linfedema
/linfeˈdema/masculine
Lymphedema in Spanish is linfedema.
The term refers to the swelling of tissue.
Meaning: swelling of tissue (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, both Linfedema and Edema linfático are common and well-understood terms.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/linfeˈdema/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word edema is a masculine noun, which is unusual because many nouns ending in a are feminine.
- The word 'linfa' (lymph) is used in Spanish to describe both the biological fluid and, in poetic contexts, a clear, pure liquid.
- While linfedema is the clinical term, many patients in Spanish-speaking countries colloquially refer to the condition simply as hinchazón (swelling) or piernas pesadas (heavy legs).
Examples in context
- La paciente sufre de linfedema en el brazo derecho.The patient suffers from lymphedema in the right arm.
- El linfedema puede causar mucha incomodidad.Lymphedema can cause a lot of discomfort.
- Él tiene un linfedema en la pierna derecha.He has lymphedema in his right leg.
- El médico está revisando el linfedema.The doctor is checking the lymphedema.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a doctor's appointment.
- Elena¿Cómo está el linfedema de Javier hoy?How is Javier's lymphedema today?
- JavierEl linfedema parece estar un poco mejor.The lymphedema seems to be a bit better.
- ElenaMe alegra que él se sienta mejor.I am glad he feels better.
- JavierSí, el tratamiento de su linfedema ayuda.Yes, his lymphedema treatment helps.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lymphedema” translations and entries linfedema, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
