Word

edema, n.
(edemata, oedemata)
freq. cnt. 2

swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

dropsy edema hydrops oedema

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derivationally related form

edematous

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derivationally related form

dropsical

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hyponym

angioedema, atrophedema, giant hives, periodic edema, Quincke's edema lymphedema scleredema cystoid macular edema anasarca chemosis papilledema cerebral edema, brain edema

hypernym

swelling, lump, puffiness