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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity. uncountable
2. 2
   swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abscessagueanemiaanoxiaasphyxiationasthma

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὕδρωψ (húdrōps), from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”). Doublet of hydropsy and dropsy.

Related phrases

hydrops fetalis

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