Preferred Label : Complex Decongestive Therapy;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Treatment to reduce lymphedema (swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid
in tissue). This therapy uses massage to move the fluid away from areas where lymph
vessels are blocked, damaged, or removed by surgery. This helps remove extra fluid.
The affected area is then wrapped in a special bandage. Later, a compression garment
(tight-fitting, elastic piece of clothing) is worn to keep fluid from building up
again.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000639996;
Origin ID : C94630;
UMLS CUI : C2986606;
Semantic type(s)
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