/ Thesaurus / P Synonyms of papilledema Find synonyms for: Noun1. papilledema, edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsyusage: swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressureWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: entomology Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language