Pitting Edema

Swelling due to excessive accumulation of fluid under the skin defined by a persistent indentation when pressure is applied to the swollen area. Causes include systemic conditions (e.g., heart failure, liver failure, or kidney failure) and local conditions affecting the extremities. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Pith, Stem

The ground tissue occupying the center of the stem within the vascular cylinder; usually consists of parenchyma.

Pith, Root

The ground tissue occupying the center of the root within the vascular cylinder; usually consists of parenchyma.

Pith

The ground tissue occupying the center of the stem or root within the vascular cylinder; usually consists of parenchyma.