Lymphedema

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Swelling, especially in subcutaneous tissues, as a result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes, with accumulation of lymph in the affected region.
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  • n. The swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A dropsical condition of the tissues due to obstruction to the flow of lymph.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues in the affected areas
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    edema    oedema    hydrops    dropsy   
     
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