EDEMA


Meaning of EDEMA in English

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

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