1) Dropsy 2) Edema 3) Hydrops 4) Oedema
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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, which normally returns interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then the bloodstream. The condition can be inherited, though it is frequently caused by cancer...
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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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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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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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(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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A condition that manifests itself by swelling and/or pain in the tissue around any area on the body that has received surgery and/or radiation. Usually occurs in the extremities (hands/arms or legs/feet) but can also occur anywhere on the body where surgery was done, e.g., neck/face, trunk, breast).
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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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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 groin are removed by surgery or damaged by radiation...
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n] - swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
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Swelling from fluid build-up caused by improper functioning of the lymph system.
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noun swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
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the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels.
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The accumulation of lymph as soft tissue and swelling, usually in a limb. This condition is not completely understood, but is related to the inflammation, obstruction or removal of lymph glands or channels.
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