An old term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water. adj. dropsical.
An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in cellular tissues or in a body cavity.
A leakage of the watery part of the blood into any of the tissues or cavities of the body.
Outdated term for oedema.
An accumulation of excess water and fluid in the sub-cutaneous tissues or cavities of the body.
Excessive accumulation of fluids in a cavity or the tissues.
An obsolete term for generalized edema.
Swelling of a part of the body due to a build-up of fluid in the tissues; an obsolete term for oedema.
A disease characterized by excessive build-up of fluid in bodily tissues.
An antiquated phrase used for describing the widespread swelling due to fluid build-up in the body tissues. Rather than being a disease on its own, it’s an indication of an underlying medical condition, notably congestive heart failure or kidney disease.
The unusual buildup of fluid within bodily tissues.