oedema Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
dropsy; hydrops; edema.
WordNet
OE*de"ma noun
(Also<
- OEdema
- Edema
)
Etymology
NL., from Gr. a swelling, tumor, fr. to swell.Definitions
(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 .
