Edema Terms

Anasarca

Generalized edema occurs with pronounced swelling of subcutaneous tissues throughout the body

Elephantiasis

Localized lymphatic obstruction resulting in localized edema

Filariasis

a parasitic worm infection of lymphatic vessels

Pericardial effusion

extra vascular fluid surrounding the heart

Edema

Accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces or body cavities

Peritoneal ascites

Accumulation of fluid in a serous cavity