pedal edema
paraplegia
Varicose Veins.
"Bilateral (two + sides) lower extremities" would best describe something that is generally happening to both legs, such as "bilateral edema of the lower extremities". Generally the term would be more specific as to the area of the leg.
Pretibial edema is the medical term for swelling around the tibia.
LE normally stands for lower extremities in medical contexts.LE stands for lower extremity (i.e. leg)
Submandibular is the medical term meaning under the lower jaw.
Submandibular is the medical term meaning below the lower jaw, or mandible.
An "extremity" refers to your limbs (arms and legs). Lower extremities are your legs; upper extremities are your arms.
Swelling of lower extremities is called in very old books "dropsy", and is called in modern medicine "edema", or simply "retaining water". It can have a large number of causes, but one of the most common, especially in the elderly, is coronary insufficiency - your heart is not working as hard as it should. But I stress what I said above: It can have a number of different causes. If you have developed it, see your doctor.
The medical terminology combining form meaning lower back is "lumb/o" or "lumb".
the head, the trunk or torso, lower extremities [legs and feet] and upper extremities [arms and hands]. the head, the trunk or torso, lower extremities [legs and feet] and upper extremities [arms and hands].
Compartments in the lower extremities are necessary for weight-bearing and efficient locomotion, as they help to stabilize the leg muscles during movement. The upper extremities do not require compartments for weight-bearing and are more focused on dexterity and precision in tasks, which is why compartments are not as prevalent in that area.