ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.
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Origin of ascites
1Other words from ascites
- as·cit·ic [uh-sit-ik], /əˈsɪt ɪk/, as·cit·i·cal, adjective
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How to use ascites in a sentence
A poor man labouring under an ascites and anasarca, was directed to take a decoction of Digitalis every four hours.
An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses | William Witheringascites and anasarca, the consequence of very intemperate living.
An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses | William Witheringascites and anasarca, but not much otherwise diseased, and well enough to walk about the house, and see after her family affairs.
An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses | William WitheringA very hard drinker, was attacked with a severe hæmoptoe, which was followed by ascites and anasarca.
An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses | William WitheringIn consequence of very free living, had an ascites and swelled legs.
An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses | William Withering
British Dictionary definitions for ascites
/ (əˈsaɪtiːz) /
accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Origin of ascites
1Derived forms of ascites
- ascitic (əˈsɪtɪk), adjective
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