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Edema

usgb/ɪˈdiːmə/Volume
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Used mainly in healthcare and medical discussions to describe symptoms or conditions. SlideThe patient's chart indicates edema in the lower extremities.
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Edema has specific types based on location, like 'pulmonary' for lungs or 'peripheral' for limbs. SlideThe doctor diagnosed her with pulmonary edema after examining her breathing difficulties.
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The presence of edema can indicate a range or seriousness of an underlying health issue. SlideHis bilateral leg edema was a sign of worsening heart failure.