Dropsy and Edema

Dropsy

Dropsy noun - Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.
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Synonyms for Dropsy

Edema is a synonym for dropsy. In some cases you can use "Edema" instead a noun "Dropsy".

Nearby Word: dropsical

Edema

Edema noun - Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.
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Synonyms for Edema

Dropsy is a synonym for edema. You can use "Dropsy" instead a noun "Edema".
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