edematogenesis

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noun

The formation and development of edema.

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Meanings

nounedematogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe formation and development of edema.

    Intensive laboratory investigation of such an "edematogenesis factor" elaborated from neoplasms is the object of much recent research on brain edema, but such work is beyond the scope of the present discussion.

    1984, Robert H. Bartlett, Life support systems in intensive care, page 493

Origin

From edemato- + -genesis.

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APA

edematogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/edematogenesis

MLA

“edematogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/edematogenesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “edematogenesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/edematogenesis.

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