angioedema

American

[an-jee-oh-i-dee-muh] / ˌæn dʒi oʊ ɪˈdi mə /

noun

Pathology.

swelling that occurs just beneath the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.

Etymology

Origin of angioedema

angio- + edema

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Example Sentences

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The drug prevents attacks of hereditary angioedema, which causes recurrent and severe swelling of body parts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Lonzo-v is being tested as a treatment for a genetic condition called hereditary angioedema.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

"Hereditary angioedema can cause patients severe swellings and intense pain, which can be life-threatening as well as restricting normal activities, such as going to work or school," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

Research to date suggests that susceptibility to such drug-induced angioedema is influenced by hereditary as well as lifestyle and environmental factors.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2024

There is another kind of angioedema that can occur in the digestive tract.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

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