edema

Noun

Meaning

Same as oedema.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dropsy hydrops oedema hydropsy corn addition increase hydrocephalus pimple carbuncle access spread rise expansion raise
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Antonyms

lower loss fall dent reduce contract
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Hypernyms

lump puffiness swelling

Hyponyms

angioedema cerebral edema anasarca scleredema lymphedema papilledema

Phrases with the word

cardiac edema peripheral edema acute cerebral edema acute brain edema hepatic edema renal edema

Derivatives

edemata oedemata

Anagrams

adeem meade Medea

Examples

We are the Edema Ruh, and the thing we value most every man possesses. You can tell us your story. Patrick Rothfuss

Anthrax toxin is a mixture of three protein components: protective antigen (PA), edema factor (EF), and lethal factor (LF). Source: Internet

Clinical findings may include dark-colored urine, swelling of different parts of the body (edema), and high blood pressure. Source: Internet

Chronic diarrhea can be a symptom. citation In severe cases, edema may result in obstruction of the intestinal tract, as well as loss of peristaltic contractions. citation Strongyloidiasis in immunocompetent individuals is usually an indolent disease. Source: Internet

During the development of nerve edema from nerve irritation or (injury), the amount of endoneurial fluid may increase at the site of irritation. Source: Internet

Grades Lymphedema can also be categorized by its severity (usually referenced to a healthy extremity): * Grade 1 (mild edema): Involves the distal parts such as a forearm and hand or a lower leg and foot. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Edelson Edelstein edelweiss edema phlebitis edemagenic edemata