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.
When your shoes feel too tight or your legs look larger than. usual, you are probably retaining water. You can do several. things to control or help reduce this build-up of fluid. â¢ Limit the amount of salt in what you drink and eat. This is the. most important thing you can do to reduce swelling. Salt causes your body to hold in fluid and makes you thirstier.