Edema has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
"After spending all day standing in hot water, my feet developed noticeable edema due to the excessive buildup of watery fluid in the tissues."
2
An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
"After spending hours standing in the hot sun, severe edema caused her ankles to swell like balloons."
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