gestational edema
ges·ta·tion·al e·de·ma
occurrence of a generalized and excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues of greater than 1+ pitting after 12 hours' bed rest, or of a weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week due to the influence of pregnancy.
ges·ta·tion·al e·de·ma
(jes-tā'shŭn-ăl ĕ-dē'mă)A generalized and excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues of greater than 1+ pitting after 12 hours' bed rest, or of a weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week due to the influence of pregnancy.