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dactyedema

Term: dactyedema (n)

Literally meaning: finger swelling

Origin: Anc Greek

(δάκτυλος/dactylos, digit)(=finger, digit) >δείκτης/deictes (=index finger)
+οίδημα/edema(=swelling) > οιδάνω/edano(=swell) > οίδα/eda(=see, as edema is seen due to its size)

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Definition
Dactyedema is the finger or toe swelling.

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