Edema

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Is a:

Sign or Symptom

Definition:

Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the skin in subcutaneous tissue.

Synonyms:

Dropsy
Hydrops

Broader Topics:

Signs and Symptoms

Narrower Topics:

Edema, Cardiac
Hydrops Fetalis

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