Definition: Swelling due to excessive accumulation of fluid under the skin defined by a persistent indentation when pressure is applied to the swollen area. Causes include systemic conditions (e.g., heart failure, liver failure, or kidney failure) and local conditions affecting the extremities.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): pitting edema, pitting oedema
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