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Medical Term

Edema

/ɪˈdiːmə/

01 • Simple Meaning

Swelling caused by excess fluid collecting in body tissues.

02 • Medical Definition

Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the interstitial space; distribution and mechanism vary with the underlying condition.

03 • Clinical Context

Clinical assessment considers location, symmetry, pitting, onset and associated cardiac, renal, hepatic, venous or inflammatory features.

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