edema in French
edema in French is œdème — edema means swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
edema in French
œdème
(medicine) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
What does "edema" mean?
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noun Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
"Her ankles showed signs of edema after the long flight."
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noun A similar water-logged swelling that occurs in plants.
"Overwatering the succulent led to edema, leaving bumpy patches on its leaves."
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edema in a sentence
- Her ankles showed signs of edema after the long flight.
- The doctor prescribed a diuretic to reduce the edema in his legs.
- Overwatering the succulent led to edema, leaving bumpy patches on its leaves.
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What is "edema" in French?
"edema" in French is œdème. edema means: Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
How do you use "edema" in a sentence?
Example: "Her ankles showed signs of edema after the long flight." In French, "edema" is œdème.
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