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oedème

edema

noun eh-DEM Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Greek oidēma (swelling)

Also means

swelling

Usage Note

Oedème refers to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in bodily tissues, commonly seen in the legs or lungs. The related adjective is oedémateux ('oedematous'). In everyday speech, French speakers often say gonflement for a less clinical description of swelling.

Examples

"Le médecin a diagnostiqué un oedème aux chevilles."

Natural Translation

The doctor diagnosed edema in the ankles.

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