LYMPHEDEMA Definition & Meaning

lymphedema

[ lim-fi-dee-muh ]

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noun

Pathology.

the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of lymphedema¹

First recorded in 1885–90; lymph- + edema

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In recent years, he had been performing in a wheelchair due to serious health issues including lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling of your body tissue.

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Williams first announced in July 2021 that she would take a short hiatus from her talk show, but it was extended because of myriad health issues from COVID-19 to Graves’ disease and lymphedema.

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Because she'd been treated for breast cancer a few years earlier, she'd initially thought her symptoms might have been related to lymphedema.

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In June, Williams told TMZ that she was also dealing with lymphedema, which was causing her feet and legs to swell.

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In June the host talked to TMZ about an additional health concern she was facing: lymphedema, which was causing her feet and legs to swell.

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