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Noninflammatory edema is caused by alterations in hemodynamic forces across the capillary wall (hemodynamic edema).</spoiler>
Noninflammatory edema is caused by alterations in hemodynamic forces across the capillary wall (hemodynamic edema).</spoiler>
 
* Define the following:
** <spoiler text="anasarca">Anasarca: severe and generalized edema which includes marked swelling of the subcutaneous tissues.</spoiler>
** <spoiler text="hydrothorax">Hydrothorax: fluid build-up in the thorax.</spoiler>
** <spoiler text="hydropericardium">Hydropericardium: fluid build-up in the pericardial sac.</spoiler>
** <spoiler text="hydroperitoneum">Hydroperitoneum: fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity--also referred to as ascites.</spoiler>
* What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?">Left-sided heart failure.</spoiler>


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