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Dropsy

An unnatural collection of serous fluid in any serous cavity of the body, or in the subcutaneous cellular tissue.

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Anasarca 76% connected

Dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue; an effusion of serum into the cellular substance, occasioning a soft, pale, inelastic swelling of the ski…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lump 76% connected

A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Puffiness 76% connected

The quality or state of being puffy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Swelling 76% connected

of Swell

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Edema 92% connected

Same as oedema.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Oedema 92% connected

A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular tissue beneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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