What does the word edematous mean?
What does the word edematous mean?
abnormally swollen with fluid
: 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.—
How do you pronounce Oostende?
Phonetic spelling of Oostende
- Oos-tende.
- oos-t-ende. Sean Renner.
- os-tend. Jammie Robel.
How do you pronounce erythematous?
Phonetic spelling of erythematous
- ery-the-ma-tous.
- eryth-em-at-ous. Murl Grimes.
- ery-the-ma-tous. Meda Hahn.
What medication causes edema?
Many medicines can cause edema, including:
- NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen)
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Corticosteroids (like prednisone and methylprednisolone)
- Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone.
- Pramipexole.
Why are my legs leaking fluid?
Lymphovenous disease. Oedema occurs when capillary pressure exceeds the pressure of fluid in the tissues, causing fluid to leak from the circulatory system and accumulate in the tissues (Lawrance, 2009).
How is the word Slough pronounced?
Slough pronounced sluff is the term for shedding skin, like snakes do. Slough meaning wet, swampy ground can be pronounced either sloo or slou (rhymes with cow). Dictionary.com prefers slou, while the American Heritage Dictionary prefers sloo.
What is the difference between oedema and edema?
There is no difference, they’re exactly the same! Edema is the American spelling, whereas oedema is usually used in the UK.
What causes edema?
Edema occurs when tiny blood vessels in your body (capillaries) leak fluid. The fluid builds up in surrounding tissues, leading to swelling. Mild cases of edema may result from: Sitting or staying in one position for too long.