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

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

Rhymes with EDEMA

eczema, Kohima, Kolyma