Milroy disease

A form of Milroy's disease — A familial disease characterised by lymphedema, commonly in the legs, caused by congenital abnormalities in the lymphatic system. Disruption of the normal drainage of lymph leads to fluid accumulation and hypertrophy of soft tissues.

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Meanings

nounMilroy disease (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Milroy's disease.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
milroy's disease
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