Edema Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAcute kidney failure: See: Acute renal failure. Albumin: The main protein in human blood and the key to regulating the osmotic pressure of... See the entire definition of AlbuminAnkle: The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and ... See the entire definition of AnkleBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCapillaries: Capillaries are the smallest of blood vessels. They serve to distribute oxyge... See the entire definition of CapillariesChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCirrhosis: Liver disease characterized by irreversible scarring. Alcohol and viral hepatit... See the entire definition of CirrhosisCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiuretic: Something that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. All diuretics caus... See the entire definition of Diuretic
Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaEstrogens: Female hormones produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteop... See the entire definition of EstrogensHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically... See the entire definition of Heart failureIdiopathic: Of unknown cause. Any disease that is of uncertain or unknown origin may be te... See the entire definition of IdiopathicKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLiver disease: Liver disease refers to any disorder of the liver. The liver is a large org... See the entire definition of Liver diseaseLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganPeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Pitting edema: Observable swelling of body tissues due to fluid accumulation that may be d... See the entire definition of Pitting edemaPostpartum: The period just after delivery, as with postpartum depression. Postpartum refe... See the entire definition of PostpartumPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of Pregnancy
Pregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Protein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary edema: Fluid in the lungs. Resistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceSacrum: The large heavy bone at the base of the spine, which is made up of fused sacral v... See the entire definition of SacrumShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sprained ankle: See: Ankle sprain. Supine: With the back or dorsal surface downward. A person who is supine is lying face up.... See the entire definition of SupineTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUrinalysis: A test that is done in order to analyze urine. Because toxins and excess fluid... See the entire definition of UrinalysisVessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function.
X-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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