Edema Definition

ēdēmə, idēmə
edema, edemata, oedemas, oedemata
noun
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body, resulting in swelling.
Webster's New World
A similar swelling in plant cells or tissues.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
edema
Plural:
edemata

Origin of Edema

  • Middle English ydema from Greek oidēma a swelling from oidein to swell

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek οἴδημα (oidēma, “swelling”), from οἰδέω (oideō, “I swell”).

    From Wiktionary

Edema Sentence Examples

  • Edema, joint swelling, arthralgias, myalgias and paresthesias may be clinical manifestations of fluid retention.

  • The reports of edema were generally mild to moderate and usually did not require discontinuation of treatment.

  • Since NSAIDs and pioglitazone are associated with fluid retention, concomitant administration of NSAIDs and Competact may increase the risk of edema.

  • Scholl Flight Socks are very effective in controlling edema.

  • Toxicities included transient periorbital edema in four eyes and optic atrophy in one eye that also received laser photocoagulation and cryotherapy.

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Words Starting With

EEDEDE

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