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水肿
shuǐzhǒng
Description
水肿是指身体里有太多水，让手、脚或脸看起来肿肿的。
"水肿" means having too much water in the body, making hands, feet, or face look swollen.
医生常用这个词来说明病人身体的问题。
Doctors often use this word to explain a patient's body problem.
Meanings
水肿shuǐzhǒng
swelling caused by fluid buildup in the body; edema
她的脚有点水肿，走路不舒服。
Her feet are a bit swollen, making it uncomfortable to walk.
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Notes
- Etymology
水 (water) + 肿 (swell), literally "water swelling", i.e. fluid retention.
- Nuance
a medical term; use 肿 for general swelling from injury.
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