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ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Angioedema
/ˌænd͡ʒiəʊ.ɪˈdiːmə/ · noun
Meaning
(pathology) Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat, which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions..
Example Sentences
Angioedema of the throat can cause suffocation and should be treated as a medical emergency.
Angioedema means (pathology) Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat, which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions..
What is a synonym for angioedema?
Common synonyms include Quincke's edema.
What is the opposite of angioedema?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use angioedema in a sentence?
Angioedema of the throat can cause suffocation and should be treated as a medical emergency.