Medical Definition of Angioneurotic oedema

1. An acute or recurring attack of transient oedema suddenly appearing in areas of the skin or mucous membranes and occasionally of the viscera, often associated with dermatographism, urticaria, erythema, and purpura. It can produce dramatic swelling of the subcutaneous tissues (welts beneath the skin) that typically appears around the eyes and lips. Welts may also involve the hands, feet and throat (compromise the airway). This condition is associated with allergies (for example foods, pollen), but may also be a side effect of some medications (for example ACE inhibitors, salicylates). Emotional stress, exposure to cold, water, sunlight, heat and insect bites all have been know to cause angioneurotic oedema. Treatment is with adrenaline, antihistamines, cimetidine, and/or corticosteroids. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Angioneurotic Oedema

angiomyolipoma
angiomyolipomas
angiomyolipomata
angiomyoma
angiomyoneuroma
angiomyopathy
angiomyosarcoma
angiomyxoma
angioneuredema
angioneuromyoma
angioneuropathy
angioneuroses
angioneurosis
angioneurotic
angioneurotic oedema (current term)
angioneurotomy
angioparalysis
angioparesis
angiopathic
angiopathic haemolytic anaemia
angiopathic neurasthenia
angiopathies
angiopathy
angiophacomatosis
angioplany
angioplasties
angioplasty
angioplasty balloon
angiopoiesis

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