edema
effusion of serous fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities.
Plant Pathology.
a small surface swelling of plant parts, caused by excessive moisture.
any disease so characterized.
Origin of edema
1- Also especially British, oe·de·ma .
Other words from edema
- e·dem·a·tous [ih-dem-uh-tuhs, ih-dee-muh-], /ɪˈdɛm ə təs, ɪˈdi mə-/, e·dem·a·tose [ih-dem-uh-tohs, ih-dee-muh-], /ɪˈdɛm əˌtoʊs, ɪˈdi mə-/, adjective
- pseu·do·e·de·ma, noun, plural pseu·do·e·de·ma·ta.
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British Dictionary definitions for edema
/ (ɪˈdiːmə) /
Derived forms of edema
- edematous (ɪˈdɛmətəs) or edematose, adjective
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Scientific definitions for edema
[ ĭ-dē′mə ]
An accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or body cavities. Edema can be mild and benign as in pregnancy or prolonged standing in the elderly, or a serious sign of heart, liver, or kidney failure, or of other diseases.
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