What does "hydrops" mean?

The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity.

What is a synonym for "hydrops"?

Common synonyms include: dropsy, edema, abscess, ague, anemia, anoxia.

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Noun

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

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