The term which comes from the Greek meaning swelling and is used to describe an excessive collection of fluid in cells and tissues is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Edema
Edema is derived from the Greek meaning swelling. The term refers to an excessive collection of fluid in cells and tissues.
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