piercing eyes, look, gaze, etc. âº used to describe the fact of a person looking very carefully at someone or something, especially when they are trying to discover something, often making people feel uncomfortable: Sherlock Holmes gave him a piercing glance. He looked straight at me with his piercing blue eyes.
Edema (known as oedema in the UK) is a build up of fluid in the body (water retention) which causes swelling.Edema commonly affects the legs, ankles, feet and wrist. Water retention is often treatable, with treatment varying depending on the cause.dema (known as oedema in the UK) is a build up of fluid in the body (water retention) which causes swelling.
There are many potential causes of foot, leg, and ankle swelling. In most cases, swelling occurs as a result of certain lifestyle factors, such as: Being overweight: Excess body mass can decrease blood circulation, causing fluid to build up in the feet, legs, and ankles.