Edema

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdiːmə/

Definitions of edema

noun a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor told me that my swollen ankles were caused by edema.

A2 She experienced edema in her legs after sitting for too long on the airplane.

B1 The nurse explained that edema can be a symptom of heart failure.

B2 The athlete was sidelined due to edema in his knee, which required medical attention.

C1 The doctor prescribed diuretics to help reduce the edema in the patient's body.

C2 The medical team monitored the patient closely for any signs of edema following the surgery.

Examples of edema in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with severe edema in both legs, indicating a possible issue with their cardiovascular system.

informal My ankles are so swollen, I think I might have edema or something.

slang I hate when my feet get all puffy and edema-looking after a long flight.

figurative The flood caused by the heavy rain created an edema of water in the streets.

Grammatical Forms of edema

• plural: edemas
• comparative: more edematous
• superlative: most edematous
• present tense: edema
• future tense: will edema
• perfect tense: has edema
• continuous tense: is edemaing
• singular: edema
• positive degree: edema
• infinitive: to edema
• gerund: edeming
• participle: edemed

Origin and Evolution of edema

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'edema' has its origins in ancient Greek, derived from the word 'oídēma' meaning 'swelling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical context to describe abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues, the term 'edema' has retained its meaning over time and is commonly used in medical literature and practice today.