anasarca

American  

[an-uh-sahr-kuh] / ˌæn əˈsɑr kə /

noun

Pathology.

1. a pronounced, generalized edema.

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anasarca British  

/ ˌænəˈsɑːkə /

noun

1. pathol a generalized accumulation of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue, resulting in oedema

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Other Word Forms

• anasarcous
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of anasarca

1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Medieval Latin, representing Greek phrase anà sárka literally, throughout the body

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Compare meaning

How does anasarca compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• anasarca vs. edema
• anasarca vs. ascites

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

anasarca

In another instance, a child of five years, from three to four weeks after scarlet fever was noticed to have anasarca of the face and extremities, with scanty and albuminous urine.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

In anasarca, an error is sometimes committed, especially by young practitioners, of estimating the degree of danger, and the necessity for active treatment, by the single consideration of the extent of the œdematous swelling.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Franklin Bache

This is found to be the case especially in anasarca after scarlet fever.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Franklin Bache

Even the anasarca may not be the first to appear, although in the vast majority of cases it has the precedence.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

If so, why shall we regard anasarca, ending in ascites, as a general disease?

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Franklin Bache

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