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edema

[ɪˈdiːmə]
nounmasculinepl: edemas
edema
1. An abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities, causing swelling
The patient's ankle showed significant edema after the injury.
O tornozelo do paciente apresentava edema significativo após a lesão.
2. Swelling caused by excess fluid retention in the interstitial spaces
Pulmonary edema is a serious medical condition affecting the lungs.
O edema pulmonar é uma condição médica grave que afeta os pulmões.
Synonyms
swellingfluid retentionpuffiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
edema
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
edema
Standard medical terminology used in Portugal
Medical Portuguese
inchaço
Common colloquial alternative meaning swelling

Related Idioms & Phrases

peripheral edema - edema nas extremidades
pulmonary edema - edema pulmonar
cerebral edema - edema cerebral
angioedema - angioedema
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