hydrops
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of hydrops
1700–10; < Latin hydrōps < Greek hýdrōps dropsy, equivalent to hydr- hydr- 1 + -ōps appearance (literally, eye, face), apparently by confusion with ópsis appearance
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The fetus Adkins was carrying also had fluid buildup, signaling a potentially fatal condition called hydrops.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023
In its most severe form, it results in a condition known as hydrops fetalis, characterized by a fatal accumulation of fluid in the body.
From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2022
The 29-year-old pulled out of last month's British Championships after suffering whiplash at the Birmingham Diamond League meeting, which has since caused a severe ear disorder called cochlear hydrops.
From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2016
The doctor told me the fetus was suffering from hydrops.
From Slate • Jan. 19, 2016
In the majority the condition is chronic, and the chief feature is the gradual accumulation of fluid constituting the bursal hydrops or hygroma.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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