Edema
Also called Swelling
General MedicineCardiologyInternal MedicineEssential
Fluid accumulation in interstitial tissues causing swelling, due to elevated capillary pressure, low albumin, or lymphatic obstruction.
Korean
부종(붓기)
조직 내 체액이 비정상적으로 축적되는 상태; 하지 부종·폐부종·안면 부종 등 다양한 부위에 나타날 수 있음.
French
Œdème
Accumulation de liquide dans les tissus interstitiels provoquant un gonflement ; causée par une pression capillaire élevée, une hypoalbuminémie ou une obstruction lymphatique.
Word parts
-edemaSuffix(Greek) Swelling, fluid accumulation