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edema
/ɪˈdimə/
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What does edema mean?
noun
- An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
- A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water.
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/ɪˈdimə/
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Other causes given are: Edema and congestion closing the lumen of the appendix, thus preventing drainage; constipation; digestive disturbances; traumatism; eating too freely while in an exhausted condition.