papilledema
papilledema · papilledemas
A swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressureA swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressure.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressure.
swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
Origin
From papillo- + edema.From papillo- + edema.
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Forms
plural: papilledemas| Singular | papilledema |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedpseudopapilledema
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable