瘇 (zhǒng) - Swelling, edema — refers to pathological swelling of

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Swelling, edema — refers to pathological swelling of the body, typically due to fluid retention or inflammation.

Swelling, edema — refers to pathological swelling of

Usage highlights

Swelling diseaseSwollen legsEdema and swellingAbdominal swellingPathological swellingSevere edema

Synonyms

  • 肿— swelling, swollen
  • 胀— distension, bloating
  • 水肿— edema, dropsy

Antonyms

  • 消— to subside, dissipate
  • 瘦— thin, emaciated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient's legs were swollen (腿部瘇胀).
  • Inflammation can cause swelling (发炎会导致瘇).
  • The ancient text described symptoms of edema (古医书描述瘇症).

Collocations

  • Swelling disease(瘇病)
  • Swollen legs(腿瘇)
  • Edema and swelling(瘇胀)
  • Abdominal swelling(腹瘇)
  • Pathological swelling(病瘇)
  • Severe edema(重瘇)

Idioms

  • Swollen feet and heavy steps(足瘇步重)
  • The body swollen with illness(身瘇病沉)
  • Swelling that obstructs movement(瘇阻不行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing symptoms of edema and fluid retention disorders.
  • Considered an archaic medical term in modern Chinese, rarely used in contemporary medical practice.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese medicine's focus on observing physical symptoms for diagnosis.

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