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Edema

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0000969

An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:267038008
  • SNOMEDCT_US:423666004
  • MSH:D004487
  • SNOMEDCT_US:79654002
  • UMLS:C0013604
  • SNOMEDCT_US:20741006
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Edema may be related to one or more of the following factors: 1) increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, 2) decreased osmotic pressure of plasma, 3) decreased tissue tension and lymphatic drainage, 4) increased osmotic pressure of tissue fluids, and 5) increased capillary permeability.

definition

An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body.

has alternative id

HP:0000990

has exact synonym

Dropsy, Hydrops, Water retention, Oedema, Fluid retention

id

HP:0000969

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