lymphedema

noun

lymph·​ede·​ma ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdē-mə 

: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage

Examples of lymphedema in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What Research Says About Lymphatic Drainage Studies on IPC point to real benefits for people dealing with lower-limb lymphedema, though the evidence has limits. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

People with severe neuropathy may not feel excessive pressure, raising the risk of injury, and advanced lymphedema with hardened swelling also warrants a medical conversation before use. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Though not fatal, in addition to the physical symptoms, the condition can also lead to difficulty walking, vein disease, secondary lymphedema (a blockage in the lymphatic pathway) as well as feet, joint and knee issues. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The series ended in June 2022, although the host had taken a leave of absence starting in 2021 due to medical issues related to lymphedema and Graves’ disease. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lymphedema

• papilledema
• plasmalemma
• sarcolemma
• angioedema
• dilemma
• oedema
• emma
• gemma
• lemma

Medical Definition

lymphedema

noun

lymph·​ede·​ma

variants or chiefly British lymphoedema

ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdē-mə 

: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage

lymphedematous adjective

or chiefly British lymphoedematous

ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdem-ət-əs