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\ˈiːdɪmə], \ˈiːdɪmə], \ˈiː_d_ɪ_m_ə]\
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In med., a minor form of dropsy, consisting of puffiness of a part arising from the collection of a fluid under the skin.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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Swelling produced by the accumulation of a serous fluid in the interstices of the areolar texture. This swelling is soft; yields under the finger; preserves the impression for some time, and is pale and without pain. It presents the same characters as anasarca, which is general oedema. Its etiology and treatment are also the same. See Anasarca.
By Robley Dunglison
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Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)