Medical Definition Angioedema

Angioedema Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster …

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ˌan-jē-ō-i-ˈdē-mə. plural angioedemas also angioedemata -mət-ə. : an acute or chronic disorder that affects the mucous membranes and deepest layers of the skin along with underlying tissue and that is marked by rapid swelling, large welts, and pain. …

Angioedema: Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatments

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Angioedema is a reaction to a trigger that causes swelling in the tissue below the inner layer of your skin called the dermis or the layer below a mucous membrane. …

Hives and angioedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Angioedema: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Angioedema is swelling that is similar to hives, but the swelling is under the skin instead of on the surface. Hives are often called welts. They are a surface swelling. It is possible to …