edema

UK
/ɪˈdiːmə/
US
/ɪˈdimə/
edemanoun
edemas
pl
Translations
The doctor diagnosed the patient with pulmonary edema.
Врач диагностировал у пациента отёк лёгких.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
edemaadjective
UK
/ɪˈdiːmə/
US
/ɪˈdimə/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to edema (e.g. 'edema fluid').
Definitions
Used attributively, relating to or caused by edema.
Edema fluid may leak into surrounding tissues if left untreated.