edema

UK
/ɪˈdiːmə/
US
/ɪˈdimə/

Translations

edemanoun
edemas
pl
œdèmeTerme médical.
The patient was diagnosed with edema, causing swelling in her ankles and feet.
La patiente a reçu un diagnostic d’œdème, provoquant un gonflement de ses chevilles et de ses pieds.
Synonyms
edemaadjective
UK
/ɪˈdiːmə/
US
/ɪˈdimə/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to edema (e.g. 'edema fluid').
œdémateuxS’emploie surtout en médecine pour qualifier ce qui est lié à l’œdème.
Edema fluid may leak into surrounding tissues if left untreated.
Le liquide œdémateux peut s’infiltrer dans les tissus environnants s’il n’est pas traité.

Definitions

edemanoun
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
The patient was diagnosed with edema, causing swelling in her ankles and feet.
edemaadjective
Used attributively, relating to or caused by edema.
Edema fluid may leak into surrounding tissues if left untreated.