Lymphedema
| Medical Definition: |
Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. |
| Guide Notes: |
edema of arms or legs caused by obstruct or dis of lymph nodes or vessels; X ref MILROY'S DISEASE goes under LYMPHEDEMA /congen |
| Also Called: |
Milroy Disease |
Lymphedema Categories.
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Elephantiasis - Hypertrophy and thickening of the tissues from any cause. Elephantiasis caused by filarial infection is ELEPHANTIASIS, FILARIAL. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
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