What is another word for oedema?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːdɪmə] (IPA) 
Oedema is a medical condition characterized by swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in body tissues. There are several synonyms for the word oedema, including edema, hydrops, fluid retention, swelling, and dropsy. The term edema is commonly used in medical circles to describe the excess accumulation of fluid in the body. Hydrops is a similar condition that pertains to excess water accumulation in a specific organ or body part, while fluid retention implies a systemic buildup of water throughout the body. Swelling is a general term for an enlargement of a particular body part, while dropsy is an archaic medical term used to describe severe edema.
