atrophedema

atrophedema
atroph·e·de·ma (ə-trof″ə-deґmə) angioedema.

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  • atrophedema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑giant hives, ↑periodic edema,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • angioedema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives, ↑periodic edema,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • giant hives — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑periodic edema,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • hydrops — noun swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities • Syn: ↑edema, ↑oedema, ↑dropsy • Derivationally related forms: ↑dropsical (for: ↑dropsy), ↑edematous …   Useful english dictionary

  • periodic edema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives, ↑Quincke …   Useful english dictionary

  • Quincke's edema — noun recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs • Syn: ↑angioedema, ↑atrophedema, ↑giant hives,… …   Useful english dictionary

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