Papilledema
/ˌpæp.ɪ.ləˈdiː.mə/noun
Swelling of the optic nerve head due to increased intracranial pressure.
Did you know?The term 'papilledema' is derived from Latin roots meaning 'nipple swelling,' hinting at the mysterious connections between our sight and brain pressure.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
papilla
“nipple or small swelling”
Late Latin
Late Latin
edema
“swelling or fluid accumulation”
19th Century
English
papilledema
“the medical term for the swelling of the optic nerve head due to pressure”
Modern English
English
papilledema
“a clinical term used by physicians to describe a specific eye condition.”