edema
ede·ma
noun \i-ˈdē-mə\Definition of EDEMA
1
: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity —called also dropsy
2
a : watery swelling of plant organs or parts b : any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings
— edem·a·tous \-ˈde-mə-təs\ adjective
Origin of EDEMA
New Latin, from Greek oidēma swelling, from oidein to swell; akin to Armenian aytnu- swell, Old English ātor poison
First Known Use: 15th century
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