Oedema

/ɪˈdiːmə/
noun

A condition where parts of the body become swollen due to trapped excess fluid.

The patient was diagnosed with oedema in his legs, causing them to swell and become painful.
Visual representation of "oedema" - A condition where parts of the body become swollen due to trapped excess fluid.

Often appears as...

  • pulmonary oedema
  • peripheral oedema

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noun

A condition where parts of the body become swollen due to trapped excess fluid.

The patient was diagnosed with oedema in his legs, causing them to swell and become painful.
Visual representation of "oedema" - A condition where parts of the body become swollen due to trapped excess fluid.

Often appears as...

  • pulmonary oedema
  • peripheral oedema

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Medical Term

Used mainly in medical situations to describe swelling from fluid accumulation.

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The doctor noted significant oedema in the patient's ankles.
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Location Specific

Oedema is often followed by the body part affected, like 'ankle oedema'.

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After the bite, she developed oedema near the wound site.
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Severity Indicator

The word can suggest the seriousness of a condition, especially in medical diagnoses.

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Due to the severe oedema, the patient was immediately admitted for treatment.
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Medical Term

Used mainly in medical situations to describe swelling from fluid accumulation.

Illustration for Medical Term
The doctor noted significant oedema in the patient's ankles.
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Location Specific

Oedema is often followed by the body part affected, like 'ankle oedema'.

Illustration for Location Specific
After the bite, she developed oedema near the wound site.
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Severity Indicator

The word can suggest the seriousness of a condition, especially in medical diagnoses.

Illustration for Severity Indicator
Due to the severe oedema, the patient was immediately admitted for treatment.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Term

Used mainly in medical situations to describe swelling from fluid accumulation.

Illustration for Medical Term
The doctor noted significant oedema in the patient's ankles.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Location Specific

Oedema is often followed by the body part affected, like 'ankle oedema'.

Illustration for Location Specific
After the bite, she developed oedema near the wound site.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Severity Indicator

The word can suggest the seriousness of a condition, especially in medical diagnoses.

Illustration for Severity Indicator
Due to the severe oedema, the patient was immediately admitted for treatment.
Visual representation of the word "Oedema"

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Quote examples

August Krogh

Danish Scientist

In the giraffe with a total height of 5 m., the heart is at a height of about 2.5 m., and it would be extremely interesting to know just how the giraffe avoids the development of filtration oedema in its long legs.
Portrait of August Krogh

Quote examples

August Krogh

Danish Scientist

In the giraffe with a total height of 5 m., the heart is at a height of about 2.5 m., and it would be extremely interesting to know just how the giraffe avoids the development of filtration oedema in its long legs.
Portrait of August Krogh
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