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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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Elephantiasis - Hypertrophy and thickening of the tissues from any cause. Elephantiasis caused by filarial infection is ELEPHANTIASIS, FILARIAL. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Lymphedema Medical Definitions and Terms

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