angioedema
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Related to hereditary angioneurotic edema: paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
angioedema
[‚an·jē·ō·i′dē·mə] (medicine)
The development of giant hives beneath the surface of the skin, especially around the eyes and lips; usually due to an allergic response.
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