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edema

Main Entry:: ede·ma
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

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\-ˈde-mə-təs\ adjective

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