Edema

Synonyms of edema

• swelling
• dropsy
• fluid retention

Antonyms of edema

• reduce
• deflate
• shrink

Collocations of edema

pulmonary edema

Frequency: 80 %

The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary edema after experiencing difficulty breathing.

periorbital edema

Frequency: 65 %

The child's periorbital edema was a result of an allergic reaction.

cerebral edema

Frequency: 60 %

The MRI revealed cerebral edema following the head injury.

pedal edema

Frequency: 50 %

The elderly patient complained of discomfort due to pedal edema in both feet.

dependent edema

Frequency: 45 %

The patient exhibited dependent edema in their lower extremities due to prolonged standing.

Idiomatic Expressions for edema

• Phrase: peripheral edema
  Meaning: swelling in the extremities, such as the legs or arms, due to fluid retention
  Usage: The patient complained of discomfort and pain in her legs due to peripheral edema.