lymphoedema
Pronunciation: [lɪmˌfoʊˈiːdɪmə]
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Context: "health"
(noun) a condition where parts of the body swell up because there is too much fluid. It often happens in the arms or legs because of problems with the lymphatic system, which helps take away extra fluid in our bodies.
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After getting treatment, her lymphoedema improved a lot and her arm felt much better.
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He does not have lymphoedema; his swelling was just temporary from an injury.
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What can be done to help someone diagnosed with lymphoedema?
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