edema

/ɪˈdimə/
noun
  1. A medical condition in which excess fluid collects in the body's tissues, causing swelling.
    • After the long flight, she had some edema in her ankles.
    • Edema can be a sign of heart or kidney problems.
    • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the edema in his legs.
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