Edema is a condition of abnormally high fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells. It is a sign of an underlying problem or problems, rather than a disease unto itself. Normally, the body maintains a balance of fluid...

An edema is an accumulation of extracellular fluid (also known as interstitial fluid) that causes swelling of tissue. There are a number of physiological abnormalities that can result in a rise in interstitial fluid pressure and edema. Low...

Abnormal accumulation of watery fluid in the spaces between connective-tissue cells. Usually a symptom of diseases of the kidneys, heart, veins, or lymphatic system, which affect water balance in the cells, tissues, and blood, edema can be pitting...

(American spelling: EDEMA) (from Greek, oidema: swelling) A pathological accumulation of fluid in tissue; the adjective used to describe such accumulation is oedematous (or American,...

Accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lungs that impairs gas exchange; usually due to either increased intravascular pressure or increased permeability of the pulmonary...

Accumulation of fluid in body cells or tissues; usually identified as...

An excessive collection of fluid in a tissue of the...

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Edema (American English), oedema or œdema (British English), formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is the increase of interstitial fluid in any organ — swelling. Generally, the amount of interstitial fluid is in the balance of homeostasis....