Edema

n.

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(Med.) Same as œdema.

Noun

1.

edema - swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue Synonyms: dropsy, hydrops, oedema

Pronunciation: (eh-DEE-muh)

Swelling caused by too much fluid in the body.

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