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atrophedema — atroph·e·de·ma (ə trof″ə deґmə) angioedema … Medical dictionary
angioedema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives, ↑periodic edema,… … Useful english dictionary
giant hives — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑periodic edema,… … Useful english dictionary
hydrops — noun swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities • Syn: ↑edema, ↑oedema, ↑dropsy • Derivationally related forms: ↑dropsical (for: ↑dropsy), ↑edematous … Useful english dictionary
periodic edema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives, ↑Quincke … Useful english dictionary
Quincke's edema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives,… … Useful english dictionary
