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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