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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.
2. 2
   accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abdominalabdominal dropsyhydroperitoneumhydroperitoneumseroperitoneum

Etymology

From Latin ascītēs, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀσκίτης (askítēs), from ἀσκός (askós, “wineskin”).

Related phrases

chylous ascites

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