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oedema

/ˈiːdɪmə/ noun · British & US
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What does oedema mean?

noun

Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body tissues, often due to injury, infection, or disease.

Example

"The doctor ordered an MRI to check for oedema in the patient's injured knee."

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