How to Say "Edema" in Spanish

edema

/eˈdema/masculine

The English phrase "edema" is edema in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists hidropesía.

Meaning: excessive accumulation of serum in tissue (noun)

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“edema” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
edema	/eˈdema/	masculine
hidropesía	/idɾopeˈsia/	feminine

edema is a noun used to describe the excessive accumulation of serum in tissue.

While edema is the standard medical term, hidropesía is a more archaic or descriptive term for the same condition.

The masculine noun edema is used with the article el (el edema). The feminine noun hidropesía is used with the article la (la hidropesía).

/eˈdema/

Unlike many Spanish nouns ending in 'a' which are feminine, edema is a masculine noun and takes the article el.
The Spanish word hidropesía is a direct relative of the English word 'dropsy'. Both terms originate from the Ancient Greek word húdrōps meaning 'water'.
While edema is a technical medical term, many people in Spanish-speaking regions might simply describe the symptom as 'hinchazón', meaning 'swelling'.

El paciente presenta edema en los pies.
The patient has edema in their feet.
Mi abuelo tiene retención de líquidos en las piernas.
My grandfather has edema in his legs.
El médico examinó el edema en mi pierna.
The doctor examined the edema in my leg.
El edema puede ser causado por la mala circulación.
Edema can be caused by poor circulation.

Elena and Daniel are discussing a medical report at home.

Elena

Daniel, el médico dice que tienes un edema.
Daniel, the doctor says that you have an edema.
Daniel

No sabía que eso era la causa de la hinchazón.
I didn't know that was the cause of the swelling.
Elena

Sí, el edema acumula líquido en los tejidos.
Yes, the edema accumulates fluid in the tissues.
Daniel

Entiendo, seguiré el tratamiento indicado.
I understand, I will follow the prescribed treatment.

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