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• Edematous
  ...bnormal amount of fluid accumulation within the body tissues, resulting in swelling. This condition is also known as '''[[Edema]]'''. The term "Edematous" is derived from the Greek word "oidēma," meaning swelling.
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• Brain edema
  ...ease in the volume of the [[Brain|brain]] due to an excess accumulation of fluid. ...aning swelling. The prefix "brain" is added to specify the location of the swelling.
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• Engorgement
  ...ring to the state of being distended or swollen due to the accumulation of fluid or blood. ...ent' is derived from the French word 'engorger', meaning 'to block or fill to excess', which in turn is based on the Latin 'gurges', meaning 'whirlpool'
  1 KB (209 words) - 14:42, 6 February 2024
• Goose
  '''Goose''' (/ɡuːs/), in medical terminology, often refers to a swelling or lump, typically a hematoma, that resembles the shape of a goose egg. The ...ing to a goose egg. The word 'goose' itself is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'gans' and German 'Gans'.
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• Hydrocele testis
  ...ɛstɪs/) is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of serous fluid in a body cavity, specifically in the tunica vaginalis, which surrounds the ...kele" meaning hernia or swelling. "Testis" is Latin for witness, referring to the testicles.
  2 KB (248 words) - 20:28, 9 February 2024
• Mouse
  ...'mūs'' both meaning "mouse", due to the similar appearance of the swelling to the small rodent. ...e. The word itself is derived from the Old English ''mūs'', and is related to the Old High German ''mūs'', both meaning "mouse".
  1 KB (217 words) - 06:02, 4 February 2024
• Anasarca
  ...dition characterized by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space. It is usually caused by liver, heart, or kidn ...ad to anasarca by causing an imbalance of proteins in the body, leading to fluid leakage into tissues.
  2 KB (296 words) - 04:19, 5 February 2024
• Postinflammatory lymphedema
  ...condition characterized by the swelling of the body tissues due to damage to the lymphatic system following an inflammatory process. ...ion; and "lymphedema", a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
  2 KB (251 words) - 15:22, 11 February 2024
• Edema blister
  ...lt of [[edema]], a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues. ...m "edema" is derived from the Ancient Greek word οἴδημα (oídēma), meaning 'swelling'. The word "blister" comes from the Middle English "blister" or "blæstre",
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• Malignant edema
  ...d or wicked", and "edema" is derived from the Greek word "oidēma" meaning "swelling". ...e there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body tissues, causing swelling and discomfort. This condition is often associated with serious underlying
  2 KB (269 words) - 17:34, 9 February 2024
• Heat edema
  ...of [[edema]] that typically occurs in individuals who are not acclimatized to hot environments. ...eek word "oidēma" meaning swelling, and the English word "heat", referring to high temperatures.
  2 KB (274 words) - 04:16, 8 February 2024
• Bembos
  The term "Bembos" is derived from the Greek word "bembos" which means "swelling" or "bulge". ...to a swelling or bulge in a particular part of the body. This could be due to various reasons such as inflammation, injury, or disease.
  1 KB (162 words) - 06:34, 4 February 2024
• Peripheral edema
  ...ry), and "oidema" (swelling), indicating the condition's nature of causing swelling around the body's extremities. ...on known as [[fluid retention]] or [[water retention]]. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including prolonged standing or sitting, high salt in
  2 KB (256 words) - 23:13, 9 February 2024
• Hydrometrocolpos
  ...terized by the accumulation of fluids in the [[uterus]] and [[vagina]] due to congenital anomalies of the female genital tract. The term is derived from ...terus, and "colpos" (κόλπος) meaning vagina. Thus, it literally translates to "water-filled uterus and vagina".
  2 KB (210 words) - 06:25, 13 February 2024
• Dropsy
  ...vities. The term "dropsy" is derived from the Old English "drop", meaning "to fall", and the Greek "hydrops", meaning "water". ...the Greek word "hydrops", which means "water". This is in reference to the fluid that falls or accumulates in the body's tissues or cavities in this conditi
  2 KB (278 words) - 15:55, 4 February 2024
• Jams
  ...part, typically a joint or muscle, is stuck or unable to move properly due to injury, inflammation, or other medical conditions. ...hich means to press or squeeze tightly. In the medical context, it is used to describe a situation where a body part is pressed or squeezed in a way that
  2 KB (316 words) - 21:07, 3 February 2024
• Swelling
  == Swelling == ...terized by an enlargement of an organ or tissue due to the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues or cavities.
  2 KB (249 words) - 14:17, 5 February 2024
• Blimpie
  ...the hypothetical condition's characteristic symptom of causing the patient to inflate like a blimp. ...ition characterized by abnormal swelling or inflation of the body, similar to a blimp. This condition is not recognized in actual medical practice.
  2 KB (226 words) - 23:07, 4 February 2024
• Torpedo
  .... The term is often used in the field of [[dermatology]] and [[radiology]] to describe the shape of certain skin lesions or abnormalities seen in imaging ...ribe a self-propelled weapon in the sea that moves in a straight line, due to its similar shape with the medical abnormality.
  2 KB (237 words) - 04:47, 5 February 2024
• Capillary leak syndrome
  ...ome (SCLS)''', is a rare medical condition characterized by the leakage of fluid from the [[capillaries]] into surrounding tissues, resulting in severe [[ed ...). The condition is named for its primary symptom, which is the leakage of fluid from the capillaries.
  2 KB (315 words) - 20:00, 7 February 2024

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