lymphedema

American  

[lim-fi-dee-muh] / ˌlɪm fɪˈdi mə /

noun

Pathology.

1. the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels.

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Etymology

Origin of lymphedema

First recorded in 1885–90; lymph- + edema

Example Sentences

“The scientific evidence really comes from the breast cancer literature,” Lee said, referring to post-surgical lymphedema treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years, he had been performing in a wheelchair due to serious health issues including lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling of your body tissue.

From BBC

Williams first announced in July 2021 that she would take a short hiatus from her talk show, but it was extended because of myriad health issues from COVID-19 to Graves’ disease and lymphedema.

From Los Angeles Times

Because she'd been treated for breast cancer a few years earlier, she'd initially thought her symptoms might have been related to lymphedema.

From Salon

In June, Williams told TMZ that she was also dealing with lymphedema, which was causing her feet and legs to swell.

From Los Angeles Times