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
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After checking in at an urgent care clinic, the twenty-something was diagnosed with a condition called pulmonary edema, a buildup of excess fluid in the lungs.
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Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye testified during Vallow Daybell’s trial that Tammy Daybell died from pulmonary edema because of a seizure-like episode and that no autopsy was performed.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2024
The Yankees begin the 2024 regular season with concerns regarding the health of defending American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole due to nerve inflammation and edema in his right elbow.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Earlier this week, the Bulls announced Patrick Williams will miss at least two weeks with acute bone edema in his left foot.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2024
This is because diabetes often results in poor circulation, which can cause swelling in the feet and legs, also known as peripheral edema.
—Nsisong Bassey, Verywell Health, 15 Mar. 2024
His son, Ermanno Taviani, said the cause of his death, in a hospital, was pulmonary edema.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
The autopsy of Donald A. Grant found mild pulmonary edema, a 10-page report obtained by The Star shows.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
Arthritis gloves should be tight enough to minimize joint swelling and edema without causing pain or discomfort.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye testified during Vallow Daybell’s trial that Tammy Daybell died from pulmonary edema because of a seizure-like episode and that no autopsy was performed.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2024
The Yankees begin the 2024 regular season with concerns regarding the health of defending American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole due to nerve inflammation and edema in his right elbow.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Earlier this week, the Bulls announced Patrick Williams will miss at least two weeks with acute bone edema in his left foot.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2024
This is because diabetes often results in poor circulation, which can cause swelling in the feet and legs, also known as peripheral edema.
—Nsisong Bassey, Verywell Health, 15 Mar. 2024
His son, Ermanno Taviani, said the cause of his death, in a hospital, was pulmonary edema.
—Clay Risen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
The autopsy of Donald A. Grant found mild pulmonary edema, a 10-page report obtained by The Star shows.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
Arthritis gloves should be tight enough to minimize joint swelling and edema without causing pain or discomfort.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
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edema
noun
ede·ma
i-ˈdē-mə 
: an abnormal collection of watery fluid in a bodily tissue or cavity
Medical Definition
edema
noun
ede·ma
variants
or chiefly British oedema
plural edemas or chiefly British oedemas also edemata
-mət-ə
or chiefly British oedemata
: an abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity
called also dropsy
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