noun
- Plural of oedema; abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities, causing swelling.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; British English spelling (American English: edema); Typically used in medical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with oedemata in both legs after the surgery.
- Pulmonary oedemata can develop as a complication of heart failure.
- The doctor examined the oedemata to determine the underlying cause.
- Oedemata may result from kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, or malnutrition.
- Treatment of oedemata depends on identifying and addressing the primary condition.