anasarca

[ an-uh-sahr-kuh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

anasarca

/ ˌænəˈsɑːkə /

pathol a generalized accumulation of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue, resulting in oedema

1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Medieval Latin, representing Greek phrase anà sárka literally, throughout the body

C14: from New Latin, from ana- (puffed up) + Greek sarx flesh

How does anasarca compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

It is believed to be similar to anasarca in the adult and to be due to like causes.

I was left with anasarca, or general dropsy, and with weak eyes.

A poor man labouring under an ascites and anasarca, was directed to take a decoction of Digitalis every four hours.

Ascites and anasarca, the consequence of very intemperate living.

Ascites and anasarca, but not much otherwise diseased, and well enough to walk about the house, and see after her family affairs.

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