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edema

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edema


Main Entry:
ede·ma Listen to the pronunciation of edema
Pronunciation:
\i-ˈdē-mə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin, from Greek oidēma swelling, from oidein to swell; akin to Armenian aytnu- swell, Old English ātor poison
Date:
15th century
1: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity —called also dropsy2 a: watery swelling of plant organs or parts b: any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings
edem·a·tous Listen to the pronunciation of edematous \-ˈde-mə-təs\ adjective


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