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Definition of Papilledema

1. Noun. Swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure.

Definition of Papilledema

1. Noun. (medicine) A swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressure ¹

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Medical Definition of Papilledema

1. Oedema of the optic disk (papilla), most commonly due to increased intracranial pressure, malignant hypertension or thrombosis of the central retinal vein. Synonym: choked disk. (15 Nov 1997)

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