ASCITES

ascites

(noun) accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

ascites (plural ascites)

(medicine) An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.

Synonyms

• hydroperitoneum, seroperitoneum

• abdominal dropsy

Anagrams

• Stacies, ectasis

Source: Wiktionary

As*ci"tes, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition