noun
- Plural of lymphedema; conditions characterized by abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid in body tissues, causing swelling, typically in the arms or legs.
Usage: Medical term; Usually refers to multiple cases or instances of the condition
Examples
- Patients with lymphedemas often require compression therapy and physical rehabilitation.
- The clinic specializes in treating various lymphedemas resulting from cancer surgery.
- Secondary lymphedemas can develop after lymph node removal during breast cancer treatment.
- Proper drainage techniques help manage lymphedemas and reduce tissue swelling.
- The study examined lymphedemas in both upper and lower extremities.