lymphedema
/ˌlɪmfəˈdimə/
noun
- A medical condition in which excess fluid collects in tissues, causing swelling, usually in the arms or legs, due to a blockage or damage in the lymphatic system.
- The doctor explained that lymphedema is not the same as ordinary swelling from an injury.
- After her surgery, she developed lymphedema in her left arm.
- Lymphedema can be managed with compression garments and physical therapy.