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[n] swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure |
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PAPILLEDEMA is a 11 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | dropsy, edema, hydrops, oedema |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Swelling around the optic nerve, usually due to pressure on the nerve by a tumor. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Papilledema is an abnormal finding in funduscopic examination of the eye, appearing as the swelling of the optic disc. This is due to the edema in the area secondary to increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure. |
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