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   e·de·ma

   /əˈdēmə/

   noun

   • 1. a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.

   Word Origin late Middle English: modern Latin, from Greek oidēma, from oidein ‘to swell’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. edematous adjective

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lymphedemaLymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 24, 2022 · Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hives-and-angioedemaHives and angioedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Angioedema causes swelling in the deeper layers of skin, often of the face and lips. It often goes away within a day. Hives — also known as urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts that range in size from small spots to large blotches.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hydroceleHydrocele - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 12, 2023 · A hydrocele (HI-droe-seel) is a type of swelling in the scrotum, the pouch of skin that holds the testicles. This swelling happens when fluid collects in the thin sac that surrounds a testicle. Hydroceles are common in newborns.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › encephalitisEncephalitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 16, 2024 · Overview. Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain. It can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, or by immune cells mistakenly attacking the brain. Viruses that can lead to encephalitis can be spread by insects such as mosquitos and ticks.

6. sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org › condition › elbow-bursitisElbow Bursitis - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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   The elbow (olecranon) bursa is a thin sac of fluid that lies between the boney tip of the elbow in the back of the arm (the olecranon) and the skin. Normally, this sac has only a minimal amount of fluid in it and the bursa acts as a cushion for the tip of the elbow.

7. sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org › condition › biceps-tendinitisBiceps tendonitis - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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   Tendonitis occurs most commonly in the long head of the biceps tendon. A debate persists regarding the role of the long head of the biceps in the function of the shoulder. Inflammation is caused by micro tears in the tendon generated by overuse or exceeding the strength of the tendon.

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