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swelling vs edema

edema vs swelling

swelling and edema both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swelling Yes No No No
edema Yes No No No
As nouns, edema is a hyponym of swelling; that is, edema is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swelling:
  • swelling: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
  • edema: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
swelling (noun) edema (noun)
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
Difference between swelling and edema

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