edema

Edematous

What does edematous mean? Edematous is a term used to describe the accumulation of clear, water-like fluid inside the tissue. It is also called edema. What causes tissue to become edematous? A tissue becomes edematous when a specialized type of fluid called serum leaks out of blood vessels and into the surrounding tissue. Tissue can …
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Edema

What is edema? Edema is the accumulation of clear, water-like fluid inside the tissue. Pathologists often use the term edematous to describe the appearance of edema under a microscope. What causes edema? Edema develops when a specialized type of fluid called serum leaks out of blood vessels and into the surrounding tissue. Common causes of …
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