| lymphedema | <dermatology, oncology> Swelling of the subcutaneous tissues caused by obstruction of the lymphatic drainage. It results from fluid accumulation and may arise from surgery, radiation or the presence of a tumour in the area of the lymph nodes. (14 Oct 1997) |
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| lymphedema praecox | A form of lymphedema observed chiefly in young women and girls, characterised by diffuse swelling of the lower extremities. Synonym: lymphedema praecox. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphedematous keratoderma | A profuse velvety papillomatous growth that develops large warty projections; caused by chronic lymphedema and stasis with maceration and associated infection. Synonym: lymphedematous keratoderma, lymphostatic verrucosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| congenital lymphedema | Permanent pitting oedema usually confined to the legs; two types, congenital (Milroy's disease ), or with onset at about the age of puberty (Meige's disease ); autosomal dominant inheritance. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| primary lymphedema | A form of lymphedema observed chiefly in young women and girls, characterised by diffuse swelling of the lower extremities. Synonym: lymphedema praecox. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hereditary lymphedema | Permanent pitting oedema usually confined to the legs; two types, congenital (Milroy's disease ), or with onset at about the age of puberty (Meige's disease ); autosomal dominant inheritance. (05 Mar 2000) |