Edema

usgb/ɪˈdiːmə/
noun

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. This generally happens in the arms, legs, face, and other areas.

After his surgery, he suffered from edema in his legs which required additional treatment.
Visual representation of "edema" - Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. This generally happens in the arms, legs, face, and other areas.

Often appears as...

  • pulmonary edema
  • periorbital edema

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Medical Context

Used mainly in healthcare and medical discussions to describe symptoms or conditions.

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The patient's chart indicates edema in the lower extremities.
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Subtypes

Edema has specific types based on location, like 'pulmonary' for lungs or 'peripheral' for limbs.

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The doctor diagnosed her with pulmonary edema after examining her breathing difficulties.
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Severity Indicator

The presence of edema can indicate a range or seriousness of an underlying health issue.

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His bilateral leg edema was a sign of worsening heart failure.
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