Lymphedema

(LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) A condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the underarm or groin are removed or treated with radiation.

(lim"fuh-dee'muh) chronic one-sided or both-sided swelling of the extremities due to a collection of fluid as a result of slowing down of the flow of lymph. This is caused by obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. For more information, see Lymphedema.