Defiance, Dominion, Alphas, Stargate Universe â of those four, only Defiance got a real finale. Caprica was more or less pre-cancelled when SyFy realized that it was dystopic science fiction and set it up for failure by airing it all by itself, without another one-hour scripted show airing either before it or after it.
Edema is the medical term for swelling. Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body. Medications, pregnancy, infections, and many other medical problems can cause edema. Edema happens when your small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. That extra fluid builds up, which makes the tissue swell. It can happen almost anywhere in the body. Types of Edema. Peripheral edema.
Pitting edema causes the skin to become indented if the swollen area is pressed on for five seconds. The dent will then slowly fill back in. Non-pitting edema does not leave a dent in this manner. The swelling is generally painless and can occur in one or both feet. If you have painful edema, contact your primary care physician immediately. There are various causes for peripheral edema, including: Injury or trauma, such as a sprain or fractured bone.