edema meaning

UK US /ɪˈdimə/ 3 syllables

edema (noun): swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.

American spelling of oedema (British). See ae and oe / e spelling.

Definition of edema

swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
Synonyms: oedema, hydrops, dropsy
Type of: swelling
Kinds: angioedema, lymphedema, scleredema, cystoid macular edema, anasarca, chemosis, papilledema, cerebral edema
Related forms: edematous

How to pronounce edema

edema is pronounced /ɪˈdimə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with edema

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ED · words ending in MA · 5-letter words

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