Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lymphodema

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lym-phode-ma
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.

Example Sentences

"She recently developed lymphodema, the painful swelling and water retention that can happen in the arm where lymph nodes were removed."

Inflected Forms

lymphodemas (plural)

Derived Forms

lymphodemous

Questions

What does lymphodema mean?: A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.

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