lymphedema

noun

lymph·​ede·​ma ˌlim(p)-fi-ˈdē-mə How to pronounce lymphedema (audio)
: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage

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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news It’s estimated that 10 million Americans — and many more worldwide — suffer from a condition known as lymphedema — a swelling of various parts of the body caused by fluid blockage in the lymphatic system. Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 Another benefit of her weight loss has been its affect on her lymphedema symptoms. Brianne Tracy, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Graves’ is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, while lymphedema causes swelling in the feet and legs. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2024 Williams discussed her experience living with Graves' disease on The Wendy Williams Show in 2018 and revealed her lymphedema diagnosis during a 2022 segment on TMZ Live. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lymphedema 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lymphedema was in 1889

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“Lymphedema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lymphedema. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

lymphedema

noun
lymph·​ede·​ma
variants or chiefly British lymphoedema
: edema due to faulty lymphatic drainage
lymphedematous adjective
or chiefly British lymphoedematous

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