Meaning & use
edema
A medical condition involving abnormal swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissue.
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Edema in her ankles made it painful for her to stand for long periods.
Doctors monitored the patient closely for signs of pulmonary edema, a dangerous fluid buildup in the lungs.
A note on using this word
Edema is the American spelling; British English uses 'oedema.' It names visible swelling, not the underlying cause.
Words with a similar meaning
swellingfluid retention
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