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|Term=Lymphedema | |Term=Lymphedema | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=Lymphedema (LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues, causing swelling. It can occur in an arm or leg when lymph vessels become blocked, damaged, or removed through surgery | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 02:53, 8 January 2023
| Lymphedema | |
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| Term | Lymphedema |
| Short definition | Lymphedema (LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues, causing swelling. It can occur in an arm or leg when lymph vessels become blocked, damaged, or removed through surgery |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Lymphedema - (pronounced) (LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) A condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues, causing swelling. It can occur in an arm or leg when lymph vessels become blocked, damaged, or removed through surgery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lymphedema
- Wikipedia's article - Lymphedema
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