Edema

Noun

 * 1) 🇺🇸 An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity
 * 2) 🇺🇸 A similar swelling in plants caused by excessive accumulation of water

Synonyms

 * dropsy (1)
 * hydrops

Thesaurus
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Alternative forms

 * oedema
 * œdema