Definitions for: Oedema

[n] swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue

Webster (1913) Definition: [OE]*de"ma, n. [NL., from Gr. ? a swelling, tumor, fr.
? to swell.] (Med.)
A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular
tissue beneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the
subcutaneous cellular tissue. [Written also edema.]

Synonyms: dropsy, edema, hydrops

See Also: anasarca, chemosis, lump, lymphedema, papilledema, puffiness, scleredema, swelling

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