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.
Painless swelling may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. Because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly noticeable in the lower part of the body. Foot, leg, and ankle swelling is common with the following situations: 1  Being overweight.  Blood clot in the leg.