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Meaning of lymphodema | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.

Examples

“She recently developed lymphodema, the painful swelling and water retention that can happen in the arm where lymph nodes were removed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lymphodepletion lymphoedema lymphoepithelial lymphoepithelioma lymphoepithelium lymphogenesis

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