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Definition of "papilledema" []

  • A swelling of the optic disc caused by intracranial pressure (noun)

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Use "papilledema" in a sentence
  • "There have been postmarketing reports of prolonged visual adverse events, including optic neuritis and papilledema."
  • "This child had a high level of physical health, but then developed a case of papilledema and excessive levels of intracranial pressure."
  • "Ocular pathology such as vitreous body hemorrhage, papilledema, and central retinal artery occlusion were excluded."