noun
- Plural of edema; abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities, causing swelling.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form; singular is 'edema'
Examples
- The patient presented with edemata in both legs after the surgery.
- Pulmonary edemata can develop rapidly in heart failure patients.
- The doctor examined the edemata to determine the underlying cause.
- Diuretics are often prescribed to reduce edemata in patients with kidney disease.
- Severe edemata may require immediate medical intervention.