Lymphedema (LIMF-eh-DEE-ma) at Medical Glossary
What is it? A condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the underarm or groin are removed or treated with radiation.Medical Definition Added By: Maya
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