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dropsy /drop·sy/ (drop´se) edema.
dropsy. See hydrops. dropsy (drop´sē), n See anasarca. dropsy an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a body cavity or in the cellular tissues; called also hydrops, edema. See also edema. fetal dropsy includes ascites, hydrothorax or local due to lymph node agenesis; causes dystocia. fetal sacs dropsy see hydrallantois, hydramnios. placenta dropsy usually accompanies a placentitis. tropical fish dropsy caused by Aeromonas liquefaciens. Begins as cutaneous erythema, followed by abdominal distention. Patient discussion about dropsy. 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. Read more or ask a question about dropsyHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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