A skin and integumentary tissue symptom that is characterized by an abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity. [ url:http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=edema ]
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Term information
database
cross reference
- UMLS_CUI:C0013604
- ICD9CM_2005:782.3
- UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0052720
definition
A skin and integumentary tissue symptom that is characterized by an abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity.