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ASCITIC
ascitic
(adjective) of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ascitic (comparative more ascitic, superlative most ascitic)
(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or suffering from ascites
Anagrams
• icastic, sciatic
Source: Wiktionary
As*cit"ic, As*cit"ic*al, a.
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or affected by, ascites; dropsical.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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