periodic edema
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periodic edema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives, ↑Quincke … Useful english dictionary
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
periodic disease — any condition in which an otherwise healthy person has regularly recurring and intermittent episodes of fever, edema, arthralgia, or stomach pain and vomiting, continuing for years without further development … Medical dictionary
Quincke's edema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives,… … Useful english dictionary
TNF-receptor–associated periodic syndrome — (TRAPS) an autoinflammatory disease (q.v.) of autosomal dominant inheritance, caused by mutations in the gene for tumor necrosis factor and characterized by febrile attacks lasting one or two days to two weeks. It may be accompanied by myalgia,… … Medical dictionary
angioedema — Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous or mucosal edema of sudden onset, usually disappearing within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, frequently as an allergic reaction to foods or drugs. SYN: angioneurotic edema, giant hives,… … Medical dictionary
hydrops — noun swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities • Syn: ↑edema, ↑oedema, ↑dropsy • Derivationally related forms: ↑dropsical (for: ↑dropsy), ↑edematous … Useful english dictionary
angioedema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives, ↑periodic edema,… … Useful english dictionary
atrophedema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑giant hives, ↑periodic edema,… … Useful english dictionary
giant hives — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑periodic edema,… … Useful english dictionary
