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periodic edema meaning and definition
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Definition of periodic edema (noun)
- recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
- synonyms: angioedema, atrophedema, giant hives, Quincke's edema
Source: Princeton University Wordnet