Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
lymphedema .
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- noun Alternative spelling of
lymphedema .
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Examples
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Acute episodes of local inflammation involving skin, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels often accompany the chronic lymphoedema or elephantiasis.
Chapter 4 2000
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When affected by lymphoedema, they are considered undesirable and when their lower limbs and genital parts are enlarged they are severely stigmatized; marriage, in many situations an essential source of security, is often impossible.
Chapter 8 2000
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After one year, 25% of those in the education-only group had developed secondary lymphoedema, compared to just 7% in the physiotherapy group.
IrishHealth.com 2010
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Lymphedema, lymphoedema, or lymphatic obstruction is a chronic (long-term) condition in which excess fluid (lymph) collects in tissues causing edema (swelling).
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Secondary lymphoedema is the most significant chronic complication after breast cancer surgery or radiation therapy.
IrishHealth.com 2010
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PCS: Anger as revenue and customs confirm massive office closures Comment from Breast Cancer Care on BMJ research in to lymphoedema prevention
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'Elevate' Lower Limb can be used therapeutically for a range of conditions such as lower limb trauma, for example knee ligament injuries or ankle fractures, lower limb surgery including total knee replacement, lymphoedema, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral oedema secondary to heart failure.
Business Weekly daily news Tony Quested 2010
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It will also include lymphoedema services and treatment rooms.
BBC News - Home 2010
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'Elevate' Lower Limb can be used therapeutically for a range of conditions such as lower limb trauma, for example knee ligament injuries or ankle fractures, lower limb surgery including total knee replacement, lymphoedema, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency and peripheral oedema secondary to heart failure.
Business Weekly daily news Tony Quested 2010
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Secondary lymphoedema is the most significant chronic complication after breast cancer surgery or radiation therapy.
Medindia Health News 2010
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