oedema
Tissue fluid buildup
Oedema is the British spelling of edema, a medical term for abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues, causing swelling.
It most commonly affects the legs, ankles, and feet, but can occur anywhere in the body.
Oedema may result from various conditions including heart failure, kidney disease, or prolonged standing.
The doctor noted oedema in the patient's lower extremities.
Substance that flows
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- pittingForming small cavities
- interstitialRelating to small gaps
extravasation · hydrostatic · capillary · permeability · lymphatic · effusion · ascites · edematous
Sudden deep tissue swelling
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- allergenImmune response trigger
hypersensitivity · antihistamine · epinephrine · hives · airway · lips · eyelids · throat
Tending to provoke outrage
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- vasodilationRelaxation of vessel walls
cytokines · histamine · prostaglandins · leukocytes · immune · infection · injury · cellulitis
fluid
Substance that flows
- retentionContinued holding or possession
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- pittingForming small cavities
interstitial · extravasation · hydrostatic · capillary · permeability · lymphatic · effusion · ascites · edematous · peripheral
angioedema
Sudden deep tissue swelling
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- histamineAllergy-response compound
allergen · hypersensitivity · antihistamine · epinephrine · hives · airway · lips · eyelids · throat · swelling
inflammatory
Tending to provoke outrage
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
vasodilation · cytokines · histamine · prostaglandins · leukocytes · immune · infection · injury · cellulitis · abscess
- plant abnormalitiesvariegation, chlorosis, gall, witches broom, leaf curl