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disease > effusion > edema
disease > edema

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edema  

Definition

  • Edema, also spelled oedema or œdema, is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitium, located beneath the skin and in the cavities of the body, which can cause severe pain. (Wikipedia)

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Entry terms

  • dropsy

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