‖n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; a swelling, tumor, fr. &unr_; to swell. ] (Med.) A swelling from effusion of watery fluid in the cellular tissue beneath the skin or mucous membrance; dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue.
a. (Med.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, edema; affected with edema. [ 1913 Webster ]