oedema

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English

Definitions

noun

An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity
A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water

Related words

Synonyms

dropsy hydrops edema pulmonary angio swelling pitting puffiness bloating infiltration congestion anasarca fluxion water retention effusion turgidity

Associated

haemorrhage weaning necrosis hypertension lungs kidneys accumulation inflammation fluid

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