ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Edematous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈdiːmətəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Edematous is an adjective meaning (medicine) Afflicted with edema.

Meaning

(medicine) Afflicted with edema.

Example Sentences

[…] Mary grew nearly blind in her sixties, in part because constant weeping had caused her corneas to become edematous.

Synonyms for edematous

Depending on context, synonyms include edematized, unhealthy, dropsical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dropsical, unhealthy, edemateous, angioedematous, erythematoedematous, emphysematous.

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