transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈdē-mə ]
noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek oidēma swelling, from oidein to swell; akin to Armenian aytnu- swell, Old English ātor poison
Date: 15th century
1. : an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity — called also dropsy
2.
a. : watery swelling of plant organs or parts
b. : any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings
• edem·a·tous -ˈde-mə-təs adjective