lymphedema

noun

lymph·​ede·​ma ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdē-mə 

: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage

Examples of lymphedema in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My lymphedema manifested itself in a unique way in that the fluid wasn't just stuck in the arm. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news It’s estimated that 10 million Americans — and many more worldwide — suffer from a condition known as lymphedema — a swelling of various parts of the body caused by fluid blockage in the lymphatic system. —Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lymphedema

• papilledema
• plasmalemma
• sarcolemma
• angioedema
• dilemma
• oedema
• emma
• gemma
• lemma

Medical Definition

lymphedema

noun

lymph·​ede·​ma

variants or chiefly British lymphoedema

ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdē-mə 

: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage

lymphedematous adjective

or chiefly British lymphoedematous

ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdem-ət-əs