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Glossary - E

edema

Definition:

  • edema - abnormal and excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue spaces, the lungs or a body cavity

 

| edema | encephalopathy | endocarditis | enteritis | epididymitis | erythema nodosum | esophagitis | euphoria | exfoliative dermatitis |

 

Multiple Sclerosis

In the UK, approx 70,000 people have Multiple Sclerosis.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is currently thought to be an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is one where the body's immune system is thought to attack its own cells and therefore cause damage.... Read More