Oedema
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noun.
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noun.
An
excessive
accumulation
of
serum
in
tissue
spaces
or a
body
cavity
noun.
A similar
swelling
in
plants
caused by excessive
accumulation
of
water
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noun.
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
Word Usage
"The application of cupping-glasses and bands causes veinous stasis and thus an oedema is formed round the injured area."
Same Context
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Synonym
Words with the same meaning
dropsy
hydrops
variant
oedemata