What is Edema? A Basic Definition

oedema \oe*de"ma\, n. [NL., from Gr. ? a swelling, tumor,
         fr. ?
   to swell.] (Med.)
   A swelling from effusion of
         watery fluid in the cellular
   tissue beneath the skin or
         mucous membrance; dropsy of the
   subcutaneous cellular
         tissue. [Written also edema.]
   [1913 Webster]

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Sat Aug 9

• Dropsy - LoveToKnow 1911: This is the quant old time definition of my heart condition: Congestive Heart Failure
• Roman Art of Massage and therapeutic bathing: The Romans acquired the art of therapeutic bathing and massage from the Greeks. The Romans thought that anything the Greeks could do the Romans could perfect the concept. The Romans built public baths that were available to the Rich and the Poor alike.

Thu Jul 17

• Avandia Emacular Edema: Lawsuit.com: Avandia and Diabetic Emacular Edema - the potential risks associated with taking Avandia are discussed by the FDA.

Wed Jul 16

• Pycnogenol® News, Announcements and Events: OA study

Mon Jun 16

• Transcapillary fluid exchange

Sat Jun 7

• Avoiding heat illness by Gary F. Arnet, D.D.S. Issue #77

Thu May 22

• Compression therapy for chronic venous insufficien... [Semin Vasc Surg. 2005] - PubMed Result

Sun May 18

• Leg Swelling - Symptoms and Signs from MedicineNet

Tue May 13

• The National Lymphedema Network -PLAN (Parents' Lymphedema Action Network)

Thu Mar 27

• Edema (Pitting and Non-Pitting Edema) Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment on MedicineNet.co m

Mon Mar 24

• Information About Aching Legs: Edema (Swelling): "Swelling " is clinically referred to as edema. It refers to an increase in fluid under the skin, often seen in the lower legs around the ankles and feet.

Thu Mar 20

• Diabetic Macular Edema: Update and Treatment Options: nuovi farmaci nel trattamento delle degenarazioni maculari

Fri Mar 7

• DJ Geisler Cancer Story: ... of Transformation of Fourth Stage Bone Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, 50 pound weight loss, edema, depression and Misery to Vibrant Health. DJ shares her story and how she achieved this and helping...

Sat Mar 1

• Over My Med Body--Medical Resources: contains scoring systems and other stuff that I haven't yet discovered. cool site.

Mon Feb 25

• Edema - Water Retention: Edema also known as oedema means swelling of body parts due to fluid retention. It is the accumulation.. .

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