Edema

Alternative forms

• oedema UK, Å“dema UK

Origin

From Ancient Greek οἴδημα (oidēma, "swelling"), from οἰδέω (oideō, "I swell").

Full definition of edema

Noun

1. (US, pathology) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity
2. (US) A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water

Synonyms

• dropsy (1)
• hydrops

Anagrams

• adeem