0
Which compartment of the lower leg presents the most problems with fluid accumulation?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
jhgjh
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Result from accumulation of fluid leaked from the bloodstream?
Edema results from accumulation of fluid leaked from the bloodstream.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity?
A cyst is an accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity. A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in a saclike structure such as the testis?
Hydrocele is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the scrotum.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in the ureter?
Corneal edema is abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cornea.
Is the accumulation of serous fluid in the scrotal sac called hydronephrosis?
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the scrotal sac is called hydrocele.
What is medical term meaning excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid?
Edema means collection of fluid in the tissues. Edema is fluid accumulation in tissues which is common in patients with renal disorders, congestive heart failure and patients with preeclampsia. Edema is an accumulation of interstitial fluid, or fluid between cells in the tissue.
A compartment within the body?
intracellular fluid compartment and extracellular fluid compartment
The client was admitted to the hospital for dehydration Explain what changes occur in extracellular and intracellular fluid compartments during dehydration?
Fluid is lost from the intracellular compartment due to sweating which is replaced by fluid from the interstitial compartment by osmosis which then pulls fluid from the intravascular compartment by osmosis.
What is the accumulation of excess fluid in a tissue?
edema
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid or other material within the lung that can be seen on xray or other radiologic evaluation?
An infiltrate is an accumulation of fluid or other material seen in the lung on imaging.
What is edometerous?
Edematous - swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid.
What is acites?
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
