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1. n. A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular tissue beneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue. Source: opted
2. n. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities Source: wordnet
3. A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular tissue beneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue. [Written also edema.] Source: webster
4. A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular tissuebeneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the subcutaneouscellular tissue. [Written also edema.] Source: adambom
5. n:100 n swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities Source: ecdict

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cellular fluid swelling tissue watery dropsy effusion mucous skin accumulation beneath cavities cells edema excessive serous subcutaneous tissues written

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