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Oedema (Swelling) Around Trauma or Infected Site

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Oedema (Swelling) Around Trauma or Infected Site

ID 3415

The term oedema, also known as dropsy, is the medical term for fluid retention in the body. The build-up of fluid causes affected tissues to become swollen. Swelling often occurs around areas of recent trauma or infection.

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