Synonyms & related words for edema

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of edema — including hydrops, dropsy, intumescence, swelling, hypotension, necrosis. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to edema

Explore words related to edema — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include edematous, anasarca, ascites, myxedema, ecchymosis, ulceration, erythema, hematoma. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for edema

Common synonyms for edema include hydrops, dropsy, intumescence, swelling, hypotension, necrosis, distension, tumidity — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does edema come from?

The word edema breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root edema-, from Greek oidema (“swelling”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.