brain edema
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- noun
- /breɪn ɪˈdiːmə/
- Specialized
:
edema cerebral
- Doctors are concerned about the brain edema in his MRI results.
Examples
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The CT scan revealed significant brain edema after the head injury.
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Doctors monitored her closely for signs of brain edema following surgery.
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Treating brain edema promptly is crucial to reduce the risk of permanent damage.
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The patient was diagnosed with brain edema after the accident.
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The patient was diagnosed with brain edema after experiencing severe headaches and confusion.
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Doctors monitored the brain edema closely to prevent further complications following the injury.
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A CT scan revealed significant brain edema, indicating swelling that required immediate medical attention.
Synonyms
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3.2
An illness that damages the brain and makes it work less well
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A health problem that harms the brain and how it works
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Swelling of the brain caused by too much fluid in its tissue
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun compound where the pathological term 'edema' (excess fluid in tissues) is restricted to the organ 'brain', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer swelling/fluid accumulation in the brain. This compositional, literal pattern is common in medical terminology and has clear parallels in many other languages, making it transparent to learners.
Etymology
The phrase brain edema comes from the words brain and edema, where 'edema' means a swelling caused by extra fluid. Picture the brain like a sponge filling with water inside the skull; that's why brain edema means the brain is swollen with extra fluid and can cause dangerous pressure.