Look up: lymphedema

1. lymphedema
   Type: Term Pronunciation: limf′e-dē′mă Definitions: 1. Swelling (especially in subcutaneous tissues) as a result of obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes and the accumulation of large amounts of lymph in the affected region.
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2. lymphedema
   [n] - swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
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3. Lymphedema
   Lymphedema: A common chronic, debilitating condition in which excess fluid called lymph collects in tissues and causes swelling (edema) in them. Lymphedema (edema due to lymphatic fluid) may occur in the arms or legs. This often happens after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the axilla (armpit) or gr...
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4. lymphedema
   Synonym for lymphoedema ... <dermatology, oncology> Swelling of the subcutaneous tissues caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage. ... It results from fluid accumulation and may arise from surgery, radiation or the presence of a tumour in the area of the lymph nodes. ... (14 Oct 1997) ...
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5. lymphedema
   noun swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
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6. lymphedema
   (lim″fә-de´mә) chronic swelling of a part due to accumulation of interstitial fluid (edema) after obstruction of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes.
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7. lymphedema
   an abnormal condition in which drainage of the lymphatic system is blocked, allowing fluid to build up in the tissues. Lymphedema can be either ... [1 related articles]
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8. Lymphedema
   results from a blockage within the lymphatic system interfering with the drainage process.
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9. lymphedema
   A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues and causes swelling. It may occur in an arm or leg if lymph vessels are blocked, damaged, or removed by surgery.
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10. Lymphedema
    `Lymphedema` (lymphoedema in British English), also known as `lymphatic obstruction`, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system returns the interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then to the bloodstream, where ...
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