EDEMATOUS

edematous, dropsical

(adjective) swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

edematous (comparative more edematous, superlative most edematous)

(medicine) Afflicted with edema

Source: Wiktionary


E*de"ma*tous, or E*de"ma*tose`, a. (Med.)

Definition: Same as oedematous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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