lymphoedema

Definition

A chronic condition characterized by the abnormal swelling of body tissues caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid, often resulting from diseases like filariasis.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'lympha' (meaning water or nymph) and 'oidema' (meaning swelling). It entered English in the late 19th century to describe the medical accumulation of fluid in tissues.

In the news

The article mentions lymphatic filariasis causing long-term disability, noting that thousands of people in Odisha suffering from lymphoedema received self-care support.

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