edematous

adjective

edem·​a·​tous i-ˈde-mə-təs How to pronounce edematous (audio)
: relating to or affected with edema : abnormally swollen with fluid
edematous extremities/organs
After getting from Fay a comprehensive assessment of her many ailments, I decided to start her warmup by having her sit in a chair with her legs resting on my lap so that I could gently massage her edematous ankles.Pat Connolly

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These can show various types of skin disorders, including erythematous (red or discolored) and edematous (swelling) reactions, persisting for weeks or months. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edematous was in 1583

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“Edematous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edematous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

edematous

adjective
edem·​a·​tous
variants or chiefly British oedematous
: affected with edema
an edematous patient
an edematous lung
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