OEDEMA CEREBRI
\ˈiːdɪmə səɹˈiːbɹi], \ˈiːdɪmə səɹˈiːbɹi], \ˈiː_d_ɪ_m_ə s_ə_ɹ_ˈiː_b_ɹ_i]\
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Oedema of the brain. A condition of the cerebral pulp, in which there is an infiltration of serous fluid into it, so that it appears more moist or watery than common; and, when sliced or pressed, small drops of water are seen to ooze out.
By Robley Dunglison
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