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oedema

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Accumulation anormale de liquide dans un tissu en particulier dans le tissu sous-cutané, provoquant alors un gonflement. Le signe du godet est un signe pathognomonique de l'oedème.

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in a particular tissue of the subcutaneous tissue, causing a swelling. A pathognomonic sign of oedema is to apply pressure with a finger on the affected tissue or mucosa and to observe that the imprint remains a few seconds before disappearing when removing said finger.

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Label

oedema

Synonyms
  • œdème
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