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ascites
[ uh-sahy-teez ]
noun
- accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.
ascites
/ əˈsɪtɪk; əˈsaɪtiːz /
noun
- accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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Derived Forms
- ascitic, adjective
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Other Words From
- as·cit·ic [uh, -, sit, -ik], as·citi·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ascites1
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Example Sentences
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.
A very hard drinker, was attacked with a severe hæmoptoe, which was followed by ascites and anasarca.
In consequence of very free living, had an ascites and swelled legs.
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