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Definition of Periodic edema
1. Noun. Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs.
Exact synonyms: Angioedema, Atrophedema, Giant Hives, Quincke's Edema
Generic synonyms: Dropsy, Edema, Hydrops, Oedema
Generic synonyms: Dropsy, Edema, Hydrops, Oedema
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