œdematic

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search
See also: oedematic

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

œdema(t) +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

œdematic (comparative more œdematic, superlative most œdematic)

  1. Obsolete spelling of oedematic
    • 1892, Frank A. Bottome, Medical Record[1], volume XLII, number 25, William Wood & Company, page 703:
      The swelling of both tonsils was now considerable, and the uvula was swollen and œdematic, so that it was very difficult for her to take either fluid food or medicine, the larger part being regurgitated through the nose.