Edematous
/ˌɛdɪˈmətəs/noun
Characterized by edema, or abnormal swelling caused by fluid accumulation in body tissues.
Did you know?Ancient Greek physicians used οἴδημα (oídēma), meaning “swelling,” centuries before modern medicine understood edema as excess interstitial fluid.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
οἴδημα (oídēma)
“Swelling or tumor, from a verb meaning “to swell””
Late Ancient Greek
Greek
οἰδηματώδης (oidēmatṓdēs)
“Swollen or characterized by swelling”
17th Century
New Latin
oedematosus
“Pertaining to edema or swelling”
17th Century
English
edematous
“Affected by or characterized by edema”
Modern English
English
edematous
“Marked by abnormal fluid-related swelling”