angioedema

[ an-jee-oh-i-dee-muh ]

/ ˌæn dʒi oʊ ɪˈdi mə /

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noun Pathology.

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

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Formerly an·gi·o·neu·rot·ic ede·ma

[an-jee-oh-noo-rot-ik, ‐nyoo-, an-jee-oh-] /ˈæn dʒi oʊ nʊˈrɒt ɪk, ‐nyʊ-, ˌæn dʒi oʊ-/ .

Origin of angioedema

angio- + edema

Words nearby angioedema

angiocarditis, angiocarp, angiocarpous, angiodysplasia, angiodystrophy, angioedema, angioendotheliomatosis, angiofibrolipoma, angiofibroma, angiofibrosis, angiogenesis

How to use angioedema in a sentence

Angioedema is a serious medical condition that causes skin to swell, especially near the eyes, mouth, and throat.
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Medical definitions for angioedema

angioedema

[ ăn′jē-ō-ĭ-dē′mə ]

angioneurotic edema