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Separation of the hoof for about 2 inches at the hinder part of the coronet; oedematous swelling from foot to knee, extending during the next three days to the elbow.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton

Lack of exercise leads to oedematous swelling in the region of the scrotum, and the lips of the incision may become adhered if the animal is at rest.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

If your patient's feet are oedematous, tell the doctor they are much swollen; if he ask if they are oedematous tell him "yes," but do not volunteer to name the peculiar kind of swelling.

From Making Good on Private Duty by Lounsbery, Harriet Camp

The bone of my arm is well knitted, but my hand and fingers are in a discouraging condition, kept entirely useless by an oedematous swelling of slow amendment.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson

The oedematous condition causes a functional paralysis of the vocal cords, together with marked dyspnoea on inspiration.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various