edema
noun
ede·ma
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Definition of edema
1
: an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity
— called also dropsy
2a
: watery swelling of plant organs or parts
b
: any of various plant diseases characterized by such swellings
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Merz cited testimony from medical witnesses that high doses of midazolam and other drugs cause pulmonary edema, causing a painful drowning sensation comparable to the torture tactic of waterboarding. — Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com, "Gov. Mike DeWine again delays execution, says Ohio should look at lethal-injection alternatives," 31 July 2019 Consuming even a small amount of pure methanol can lead to pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs, and respiratory distress — two of the official causes of death listed for Day and Holmes. — Stephie Grob Plante, Vox, "Tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic are sparking concern among travelers," 26 June 2019 Following her seizure from the incident, family attorney Steve Polotko stated the girl suffered a fractured skull, subdural bleeding, brain contusions, brain edema and an abnormal electroencephalogram, according to KTRK. — azcentral, "2-year-old girl hit by foul ball at MLB game has fractured skull, multiple brain injuries," 26 June 2019 The Dominican Republic National Police later announced an autopsy found the couple died of respiratory failure and pulmonary edema. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Dominican Republic Health Official Claims Cynthia Day Died from the 'Shock' of Seeing Fiancé Dead," 20 June 2019 According to an autopsy report, Harrison died from a heart attack and pulmonary edema — similar to Holmes, Day, and Schaup-Werner. — Tiffany Diane Tso, refinery29.com, "What's Going On With Tourist Deaths In The Dominican Republic?," 15 June 2019 The three visitors all had hemorrhaging, pulmonary edema and enlarged hearts, according to autopsy results released Thursday by the government. — Allyson Chiu, Washington Post, "Another American died in the Dominican Republic. Officials insist the country is ‘safe.’," 10 June 2019 As for Day and Holmes, police said an autopsy concluded the couple had respiratory failure and pulmonary edema, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs. — Faith Karimi, CNN, "Three Americans checked into a resort on the same day and died within a week. Now their families want answers," 6 June 2019 Forty-six years after Lee's abrupt death at the age of 32 from a cerebral edema on July 20, 1973, the martial art's legend may finally be ready for his close-up. — NBC News, "'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' may be Bruce Lee's posthumous comeback," 28 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'edema.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for edema
edema
noun
ede·ma
variants:
or chiefly British oedema \ i-ˈdē-mə
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plural edemas
or chiefly British oedemas
also edemata\ -mət-ə \
or chiefly British oedemata
Medical Definition of edema
: an abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity
— called also dropsy
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