Angioedema (BE: angiooedema) or Quincke`s edema is the rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis. The term angioneurotic oedema was used for this condition in the belief that there was nervous system ....
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a vascular reaction involving the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucal tissues, representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of the capillaries, and characterized by development of giant wheals.
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allergic disorder in which large, localized, painless swellings similar to hives appear under the skin. The swelling is caused by massive ...
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Like hives but affects deeper skin layer.
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A vascular reaction involving the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucal tissues, representing localised oedema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of the capillaries and characterised by development of giant wheals. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(an″je-o-ә-de´mә) a localized edematous reaction of the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucosal tissues appearing as giant wheals; urticaria is the same physiologic reaction occurring in the superficial portions of the dermis. hereditary angioedema C1 inhibitor deficie...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an′jē-ō-ĕ-dē′mă Definitions: 1. Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous or mucosal edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; frequently, an allergic reaction to foods or drugs. Synonyms: angioneurotic edema, giant hives, giant urticaria, periodic edema &nb...
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Angioedema: Like hives but affects deeper skin layer. Common Misspellings: angiodema
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Swelling beneath the skin rather than on the surface of the skin. This type of dermatological condition happens suddenly and can persist for hours or through out a few days.
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Recurrent wheals or welts in the skin, caused by dilation and/or increased permeability of capillaries.
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angioedema A vascular reaction involving the deep dermis or subcutaneous or submucosal tissues, representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of capillaries, and characterized by development of giant wheals.
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Circumscribed swelling of the subcutaneous tissues that occurs suddenly and persists for hours to days.
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Swelling beneath the skin rather than on the surface of the skin. This type of dermatological condition happens suddenly and can persist for hours or throughout a few days.
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