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Edema Definition & Meaning

edema
noun
  1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities

"Edema" in song lyrics

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  • "You got pulmonary edema"
    Necro f/ John Tardy — Insaneology
  • "bone edema"
    AOL — AOL
  • "diabetes and edema"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does edema mean?
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
What part of speech is edema?
Edema is a noun.

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