Skip to content
In English |
En español
Search
Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Page Options
Print This Page
Quick Links
Director's Corner
Updates from the Director
Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Cancer-related terms
NCI Drug Dictionary
Definitions, names, and links
Funding Opportunities
Research and training
NCI Publications
Order/download free booklets
Advisory Boards and Groups
Information, meetings, reports
Science Serving People
Learn more about NCI
Español
Información en español
Questions about cancer?
1-800-4-CANCER
LiveHelp® online chat
NCI Highlights
Virtual and Standard Colonoscopy Both Accurate
NCI Responds to Hurricanes
The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research FY 2009
Cancer Trends Progress Report: 2007 Update
Past Highlights
Search for
keyword
Starts with
Contains
#
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
lymphedema
(LIM-fuh-DEE-muh)
A condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the underarm or groin are removed or treated with radiation.
Previous Definitions:
lymphatic basin
,
lymphatic fluid
,
lymphatic mapping
,
lymphatic system
,
lymphatic vessel
Next Definitions:
lymphoblast
,
lymphoblastic lymphoma
,
lymphocyte
,
lymphocytic
,
lymphocytic leukemia
NCI Home
|
Text-Only Version
|
Contact Us
|
Policies
|
Accessibility
|
Viewing Files
|
FOIA
|
Site Help
|
Site Map
A Service of the National Cancer Institute