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Lymphedema

Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling that happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissue. Discover causes and treatment options.

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Definition

Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling that happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissue. Discover causes and treatment options.

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Canonical title: Lymphedema
Alphabetical key: L
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Lymphatic obstruction
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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