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Edema definition and facts. 1  Edema is a swelling, usually of the legs, feet, and/or hands due to the accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues.  The edema that occurs in diseases of the heart, liver, and kidneys is mainly caused by salt retention, which holds the excess fluid in the body.
There are many causes for edema in both legs. âLeg swelling generally occurs because of an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the lower extremity. The medical term for leg swelling from excessive fluid in the tissues is edema.