Crossword clues for lymphedema
Wiktionary
alt. (context medicine English) The swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels n. (context medicine English) The swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels
WordNet
n. swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues
Wikipedia
Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system, which normally returns interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct, then the bloodstream. The condition can be inherited or can be caused by a birth defect, though it is frequently caused by cancer treatments and by parasitic infections. Though incurable and progressive, a number of treatments can ameliorate symptoms. Tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection.
Usage examples of "lymphedema".
The accompanying illustration shows the condition of the limb of a girl of twenty-one, the subject of lymphedema, five years after the inception of the disease.