About The Word Ascites
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Ascites
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What's The Definition Of Ascites?
[n] accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ascites: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ascites: See Also | pathology Ascites In Webster's Dictionary \As*ci"tes\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ? (sc. ? disease), fr. ?
bladder, belly.] (Med.)
A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen;
dropsy of the peritoneum. --Dunglison.
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