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brain edema

/breɪn ɪˈdiːmə/

Tradução: Condição médica caracterizada pelo acúmulo de líquido em excesso no cérebro, causando inchaço e aumento da pressão intracraniana.

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/breɪn ɪˈdiːmə/C1formalmedical
  • ptCondição médica caracterizada pelo acúmulo de líquido em excesso no cérebro, causando inchaço e aumento da pressão intracraniana.

A medical condition characterized by an accumulation of excess fluid in the brain, causing swelling and increased intracranial pressure.

  1. Swelling of the brainC1formal

    A medical condition characterized by an accumulation of excess fluid in the brain tissue, leading to increased pressure inside the skull.

    ptEdema cerebral

    • Brain edema is a serious complication following a severe head injury.
    • Doctors are monitoring the patient for signs of brain edema after the surgery.
    • High altitude sickness can sometimes lead to brain edema.