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e·de·ma
 edema
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- pronunciation:
di
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| inflections: |
edemas, edemata |
| definition: |
an abnormal accumulation of watery fluid in tissues or cavities of the body.
Edema had caused significant swelling of his feet and ankles. |
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| derivations: |
edematose (adj.), edematous (adj.) |
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