anasarca
a pronounced, generalized edema.
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Origin of anasarca
1Other words from anasarca
- an·a·sar·cous, adjective
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How to use anasarca in a sentence
It is believed to be similar to anasarca in the adult and to be due to like causes.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonI was left with anasarca, or general dropsy, and with weak eyes.
Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages | William Andrus AlcottA 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 Withering
British Dictionary definitions for anasarca
/ (ˌænəˈsɑːkə) /
pathol a generalized accumulation of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue, resulting in oedema
Origin of anasarca
1Derived forms of anasarca
- anasarcous, adjective
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