Kinyarwanda
urushwima
Word parts: uru-shwima
oo-roo-SHWEE-mah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaurushwimaoo-roo-SHWEE-mahsoon
Englishdropsysoon
Frenchhydropisie, rétention d'eausoon
Meaning
a medical condition marked by abnormal swelling from fluid buildup in the body; dropsy, edema.
Good to know
dropsy, water retention
Examples
- Umubyeyi yagize urushwima mu maguru mu gihe cy'inda.The mother had swelling in her legs during pregnancy.
- Umuganga yamubwiye ko afite urushwima.The doctor told him he has fluid retention.
- Urushwima rwatumye adashobora kwambara inkweto ze.The swelling made him unable to wear his shoes.
- Ese urushwima ruvurwa gute?How is edema treated?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.