Word Origin and History for tertiary Expand. adj. 1650s, of the third order, rank, degree, etc., from Latin tertiarius of or pertaining to a third, from tertius third, a third, from root of tres three (see three).
Water and Fluid retention in legs, also known as edema, is a medical condition caused by abnormal accumulation of water or fluids in the bodyâs tissues. Though excess water can be accumulated anywhere in the body, the most common areas are the ankles and legs.
Regions affected by water retention. In most cases of Kidney Failure, impaired kidneys fail to do their basic work including removing extra fluid and keeping useful nutrition in the body. Then, excessive amount of fluid may accumulate in legs, feet, ankles, around eyelids, hands, abdomen, lung, etc.