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LYMPHEDEMA


check date: 25/06/2002
checker: Pamela
subject field: medicine: disease
originator: Clara
origination date: 06/06/2002
URL: http://www.lymphnet.org/whatis.html


Conceptual Structures
ISAEDEMA
ANCESTORSALL
CHANGE-STATE
CHANGE-STATE-ANIMAL
DISEASE-EVENT
EDEMA
EVENT
LIVING-EVENT
PHYSICAL-EVENT
SYMPTOM-AND-SIGN


English
lymphedemadefinition: accumulation of fluid in the arms or legs when lymph vessels or lymph nodes are blocked or removed. Lymphedema is most often associated with breast cancer, but can result from treatment of other cancers. It is frequently painful and uncomfortable but can be painless, and it may be acute or chronic. Although lymphedema is rarely cured, it can be controlled by elevating the arm or leg, wearing special custom-fitted compression garments, keeping the skin clean to prevent infection, and controlling weight. (en)
number: singular
part of speech: noun
reliability code: 10
term type: main entry term

Spanish
linfedemadefinition: acumulación de líquido en brazos o piernas derivado de la obstrucción de los vasos o ganglios linfáticos o su extirpación. El linfedema se suele asociar al cáncer de mama, aunque puede derivarse del tratamiento de otro tipo de cáncer. Suele ser doloroso y molesto, pero también hay casos en que se manifiesta asintomático y se puede clasificar como agudo y grave. A pesar de que el linfedema no suele curarse, se puede controlar elevando el brazo o la pierna, manteniendo la piel aseada para evitar infecciones y controlando el peso. (es)
gender: masculine
number: singular
part of speech: noun
reliability code: 10
term type: main entry term