Concept information
Preferred term
edema
Definition
- Edema is an increase in interstitial fluid in any organs and used to be called dropsy or hydropsy. It generally manifests itself in a swelling of the feet and the ankles, but can occur in any organ or tissue in the body. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Edema]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/edema
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