Lymphedema
Also called Swelling caused by fluid buildup
OncologySurgeryRehabilitation MedicineImportant
Chronic swelling of tissues caused by an accumulation of lymphatic fluid due to obstruction.
Korean
림프부종
림프계 이상으로 림프액이 축적되어 발생하는 만성 조직 부종.
French
Lymphœdème
Gonflement chronique des tissus causé par une accumulation de liquide lymphatique due à une obstruction.
Word parts
lymph/oRoot(Latin) Lymph, lymphatic tissue-edemaSuffix(Greek) Swelling, fluid accumulation