Oedema

Alternative forms

• edema US
• Å“dema UK

Origin

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

Full definition of oedema

Noun

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

Synonyms

• dropsy (1)
• hydrops