Look up: ascites

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   Ascites
   Accumulation of a clear straw-coloured fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing enlargement of the abdomen.
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   ascites
   [n] - accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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   Ascites
   Fluid collected in the abdomen. Can be a sign of cancer affecting the liver or ovaries. It can also be casued by other medical conditions.
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   Ascites
   excess fluid in the abdominal cavity, which leads to swelling
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   Ascites
   Abnormal collection of fluid within the abdomen. Often due to liver disease, especially secondary cancer, but can result from heart or kidney failure
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   Ascites
   Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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   Ascites
   a build up of fluid in the abdomen caused by heart failure or kidney disease. See also dropsy
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   Ascites
   An abnormal buildup of serous fluid, usually in regards the viscera.
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   Ascites
   Excessive accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.
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    Ascites
    Ascites: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of a number of conditions, including severe liver disease and the presence of malignant cells within the abdomen.
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    ascites
    Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity causing swelling; causes include infections, portal hypertension and various tumours.
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    Ascites
    As·ci'tes noun [ Latin , from Greek ... (sc. ... disease), from ... bladder, belly.] (Medicine) A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.
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    ascites
    <clinical sign, gastroenterology> An effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity. ... Synonym: abdominal dropsy, peritoneal dropsy, hydroperitonia, hydrops abdominis. ... Origin: L, Gr. Askites from askos = bag ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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    ascites
    noun accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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    Ascites
    In medicine (gastroenterology), `ascites` (also known as `peritoneal cavity fluid`, `peritoneal fluid excess`, `hydroperitoneum` or more archaically as `abdominal dropsy`) is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Although most commonly due to cirrhosis and severe liver disease, its presence can portend other significant medical problems. Diagnosis of the cause is usually with blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and direct ...
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    ascites
    (ә-si´tēz) abnormal accumulation of serous fluid (edema) within the peritoneal cavity. It may be associated with any of numerous disorders, including neoplastic and inflammatory disorders of the peritoneum that produce increased permeability of the peritoneal capillaries; severe hypoalbuminemia from any cause...
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    Ascites
    • (n.) A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
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    ascites
    accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, between the membrane lining the abdominal wall and the membrane covering the abdominal organs. The ... [2 related articles]
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    ascites
    (L; Gr. askits from askos bag) effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity; called also abdominal or peritoneal dropsy, hydroperitonia, and hydrops abdominis.
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    ascites
    ascites 1. An effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity. 2. In the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.
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    ascites
    Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Syn: abdominal dropsy, hydroperitoneum [L. fr. G. askos, a bag, + -ites]
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