hydropic

hydropic /hy·drop·ic/ (hi-drop´ik) edematous.

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hydropic

[hīdrop′ik]

Etymology: Gk, hydrops

1 pertaining to the condition of dropsy.

2 containing an excess of water or watery fluid.

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hydropic

affected with dropsy, or hydrops.

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hydropic degeneration

a general histopathological finding in which cells absorb much water, indicating ischemic or toxic injury or early autolysis.

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Patient discussion about hydropic.

Q. what is "pulmonary edema" and what are the risks? my Dr. told me I'm in a risk group for pulmonary edema, he tried to explain what it is but i didn't understand fully...if someone may give me a brief explanation- I'll appreciate it!

A. pulmonary edema occurs when, lets say, your heart left ventricle stops working properly and your right ventricle works fine. that means your lungs getting lets presume- 1 liter of blood -but your left ventricle can pump out of it only 990 ml. that means you have high blood pressure in your lungs and fluid comes out of blood vessels and fills your lungs, making it harder and harder breathing.

Q. does mosquito bites considered as an edema a bet with a friend- please help solve an issue an help me win a new I pod :)

A. i hope you said it is :). edema is a normal reaction to an inflammation, which is-your body reaction to any thing unfamiliar to it. the mosquito injects a substance that makes our body react and recruit the immune system to the area. that means swelling up and get a red/pink color because of blood vessels broadening and blood cells coming out.