edema
IPA: ɪdˈimʌ
noun
- (American spelling, pathology) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
- (American spelling, botany) A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water.
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Examples of "edema" in Sentences
- Cerebral edema and encephalopathy.
- I assume this is related to edema.
- Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy.
- Possibly it is intended as a cure for an edema.
- Pitting edema is more severe than non pitting edema.
- Chemosis is the swelling or edema of the conjunctiva.
- A classic sign of pulmonary edema is the production of pink frothy sputum.
- Cystoid macular edema is a type of macular edema that includes cyst formation.
- Additionally, the edema and loss of venous outflow impedes the arterial inflow.
- Mechanical ventilation aims to reduce pulmonary edema and increase oxygenation.
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