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papilledema

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun papilledema has 1 sense
  1. papilledema - swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
    --1 is a kind of
    edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsy

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Papilledema

Definition:

Papilledema refers to a medical condition characterized by swelling and inflammation of the optic disc located at the back of the eye. It is typically caused by increased pressure within the skull, often resulting from a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Medical: Swelling and inflammation of the optic disc caused by increased intracranial pressure.

Example sentence: She was diagnosed with papilledema after experiencing severe headaches and blurred vision.

Sense 2:

Noun - Popular: A condition characterized by swelling of the optic disc due to a variety of causes such as hypertension, intracranial tumors, or infections.

Example sentence: The doctor recommended further tests to determine the underlying cause of the papilledema.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Local: Referring to the localized occurrence of papilledema.

Example sentence: The ophthalmologist noted signs of local papilledema in the patient's left eye during the examination.

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