edema

English

/ɪˈdiː.mə/

noun
Definitions
  • (American spelling) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
  • (American spelling) A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek οἴδημα (swelling).

Origin

Ancient Greek

οἴδημα

Gloss

swelling

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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