angioedema | (noun) recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs | Synonyms: atrophedema, giant hives, periodic edema, Quincke's edema |
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atrophedema | (noun) recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs | Synonyms: angioedema, giant hives, periodic edema, Quincke's edema |
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demagnetisation | (noun) the process of removing magnetization | Synonyms: demagnetization |
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demagnetization | (noun) the process of removing magnetization | Synonyms: demagnetisation |
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demagog | (noun) a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices | Synonyms: demagogue, rabble-rouser |
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demagogue | (noun) a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices | Synonyms: demagog, rabble-rouser |
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demagoguery | (noun) impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace | Synonyms: demagogy |
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demagogy | (noun) impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace | Synonyms: demagoguery |
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demand | (noun) the act of demanding | - |
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(noun) required activity | Synonyms: requirement |
(noun) an urgent or peremptory request | - |
(noun) the ability and desire to purchase goods and services | - |
(noun) a condition requiring relief | Synonyms: need |
demander | (noun) a person who makes demands | - |
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demantoid | (noun) a green andradite used as a gemstone | - |
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demarcation | (noun) a conceptual separation or distinction | Synonyms: contrast, dividing line, line |
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(noun) the boundary of a specific area | Synonyms: demarcation line, limit |
demarche | (noun) a move or step or maneuver in political or diplomatic affairs | - |
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edema | (noun) swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities | Synonyms: dropsy, hydrops, oedema |
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legerdemain | (noun) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | Synonyms: conjuration, conjuring trick, deception, illusion, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick |
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lymphedema | (noun) swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues in the affected areas | - |
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myxedema | (noun) hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration | Synonyms: myxoedema |
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myxoedema | (noun) hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration | Synonyms: myxedema |
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oedema | (noun) swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities | Synonyms: dropsy, edema, hydrops |
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papilledema | (noun) swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure | - |
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scleredema | (noun) a skin disease marked by hard edema of the tissue usually beginning in the face | - |
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tatterdemalion | (noun) a dirty shabbily clothed urchin | Synonyms: ragamuffin |
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tidemark | (noun) indicator consisting of a line at the highwater or low-water limits of the tides | - |
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trademark | (noun) a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something | Synonyms: earmark, hallmark, stylemark |
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(noun) a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product | - |