lymphedema

noun

lymph·​ede·​ma ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdē-mə How to pronounce lymphedema (audio)
: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage

Examples of lymphedema in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another benefit of her weight loss has been its affect on her lymphedema symptoms. Brianne Tracy, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Graves’ is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, while lymphedema causes swelling in the feet and legs. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2024 Williams discussed her experience living with Graves' disease on The Wendy Williams Show in 2018 and revealed her lymphedema diagnosis during a 2022 segment on TMZ Live. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2024 Wheelchair users who have early-stage breast cancer may worry if having a mastectomy, rather than a lumpectomy, will mean developing lymphedema, long-term swelling in the arm that could compromise their ability to self-propel a wheelchair. Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for lymphedema 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lymphedema was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Lymphedema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphedema. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

lymphedema

noun
lymph·​ede·​ma
variants or chiefly British lymphoedema
: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage
lymphedematous adjective
or chiefly British lymphoedematous

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