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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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