Swollen ankles and swollen feet have numerous causes. Medically, the word swollen means protuberant or abnormally distended. Thus, if an ankle or foot is swollen, means it is increased in size. In most common situations, when the word swollen is used in reference to feet and ankles, the user implies the distention or size increase is due to an increase of fluid in the tissues (also termed edema).
'Birdman' wins four Oscars, including best picture. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY 1:25 a.m. EST February 23, 2015. Director Alejandro G. Inarritu and the cast and crew of Birdman accept the Oscar for best picture, one of four wins for the movie at Sunday's Academy Awards in Hollywood. (Photo: John Shearer/Invision/AP).
Best Picture is the only category where nominees are voted on by the entire Academy. The Best Picture lineup has at least five final nominees and no more than 10. Votes are tallied by accountants over two rounds. Up to 10 films that have garnered at least 5 percent of the vote are nominated.