edema in Japanese
edema in Japanese is 浮腫, 浮腫み — edema means swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
edema in Japanese
浮腫
Pronounced: mukumi
(medicine) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
浮腫み
Pronounced: mukumi
(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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Frequently asked questions
What is "edema" in Japanese?
"edema" in Japanese is 浮腫, 浮腫み. edema means: Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
How do you pronounce 浮腫?
"edema" in Japanese is 浮腫, pronounced "mukumi".
How do you use "edema" in a sentence?
Example: "Her ankles showed signs of edema after the long flight." In Japanese, "edema" is 浮腫, 浮腫み.
Are there other ways to say "edema" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "edema": 浮腫, 浮腫み.
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