Definitions for "Lymphoedema"
Swelling (usually of an arm or leg) due to blockage of the Lymph Vessels. This can happen after surgery or radiotherapy to the armpit or groin, or because the cancer is affecting the lymph glands.
acute or chronic swelling of the arm, breast or chest that may be prominent in up to 30% of patients after treatment of the axilla by surgery and, or, radiotherapy.
swelling caused by a blockage to the lymphatic system
Keywords:  oedema, obstruction, due
oedema due to obstruction of the lymph