lymphatic edema
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Edema, lymphatic — A common chronic, debilitating condition in which excess fluid called lymph collects in tissues and causes swelling (edema) in them. Lymphatic edema is called lymphedema, Lymphedema (edema due to lymphatic fluid) may occur in the arms or legs.… … Medical dictionary
Edema — Not to be confused with Adema. Dropsy redirects here. For other uses, see Dropsy (disambiguation). Edema DiseasesDB = 9148 ICD 10 R … Wikipedia
edema — edematous /i dem euh teuhs, i dee meuh /, edematose /i dem euh tohs , i dee meuh /, adj. /i dee meuh/, n., pl. edemas, edemata / meuh teuh/. Pathol. 1. effusion of serous fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities … Universalium
Lymphatic system — Infobox Anatomy Name = Lymphatic System Caption = An image displaying the lymphatic system.The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the… … Wikipedia
Edema — The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation. Edema is often more prominent in the lower legs and feet toward the end of the day as a result of pooling of fluid from the upright position maintained during the day. Upon… … Medical dictionary
Lymphatic pump — The lymphatic pump is a method of manipulation used by osteopathic physicians to increase the rate of lymph flow in order to help fight infection.(Knott et al 2005) TechniquesTechniques to achieve this include the thoracic pump and abdominal pump … Wikipedia
passive edema — edema occurring because of obstruction to vascular or lymphatic drainage from the area … Medical dictionary
Persistent edema of rosacea — (also known as Chronic upper facial erythematous edema, Morbihan s disease, or Rosaceous lymphedema ) is a hard, nonpitting edema found on the areas involved, those mainly being the forehard, glabella, upper eyelids, nose, and/or cheeks.[1]… … Wikipedia
A partial list of biomedical models in veterinary medicine — ▪ Table A partial list of biomedical models in veterinary medicine animal disease (model) animal affected human counterpart disease Cardiovascular system diseases hereditary lymphedema dog Milroy disease elevated blood pressure mouse hypertension … Universalium
Ainhum — Classification and external resources Ainhum of the left foot of a Zulu patient in Ngwelezane Hospital, KZN, South Africa.(The little toe on the opposite foot had auto amputated several years earlier.) ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
