edema paru

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of edema +‎ paru (“lung”), partial calque of Dutch longoedeem (“pulmonary edema”, literally “lung edema”).

Noun

edema paru (uncountable)

1. (pulmonology, pathology) pulmonary edema: a condition characterized by an abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs, specifically within the air sacs (alveoli), leading to difficulty breathing and potentially interfering with the body's ability to absorb oxygen.

Synonyms

• edema pulmonal
• edema pulmonari (Standard Malay)

Further reading

• “edema paru” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.