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Swelling due to fluid retention, usually in dependant ("down hill") areas such as the legs, is called edema. It is sometimes also spelled Oedema, usually in British literature.
Swelling ("tumor" in latin) is one of a complex of findings in inflammation.
inflammation
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edema is often used in reference to swelling and is often graded such as 1,2,3,4.
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∙ 11y agoHematoma: Hem - meaning blood, toma meaning contained or encapsulated
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∙ 11y agoAdenitis or Lymphadenitis
Lymphadenitis.
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∙ 10y agoAn aneurysm is a localized, balloon-like abnormal swelling of an artery.
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∙ 10y agoEdema is the medical term meaning swelling due to fluid accumulation.
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∙ 12y agoLymphatitis or lymphedema.
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∙ 11y agoPulmonary edema
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