Angioedema Definition

ăn′jē-ō-ĭ-dē ′ mə
noun
Rapid swelling of the subcutaneous tissues and submucosal membranes, often accompanied by urticaria.
American Heritage Medicine

(pathology) Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat which can appear quickly in response to an allergen or due to other conditions.

Angioedema of the throat can cause suffocation and should be treated as a medical emergency.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • periodic edema
  • giant hives
  • atrophedema
  • Quincke's edema

Other Word Forms of Angioedema

Noun

Singular:
angioedema
Plural:
angioedemas

Angioedema Sentence Examples

  • Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, angioedema (swelling), rashes, respiratory congestion, and gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and/or gas.

  • For example, a child who has had hives is at risk for angioedema (swelling of the blood vessels) and anaphylaxis.

  • Angioedema occurs within a few minutes of exposure to the drug, often in conjunction with urticaria.

  • Angioedema can become life-threatening if the swelling affects the larynx (voice box) and the air passages become blocked.

  • Symptoms of drug sensitivities often are very similar to those of drug allergies and include rashes, urticaria, and angioedema.

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