Look up: ascites

1. Ascites
   Accumulation of a clear straw-coloured fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing enlargement of the abdomen.
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2. ascites
   [n] - accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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3. 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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4. Ascites
   excess fluid in the abdominal cavity, which leads to swelling
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5. 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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6. Ascites
   Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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7. Ascites
   a build up of fluid in the abdomen caused by heart failure or kidney disease. See also dropsy
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8. Ascites
   An abnormal buildup of serous fluid, usually in regards the viscera.
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9. Ascites
   Excessive accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.
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10. 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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11. ascites
    Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity causing swelling; causes include infections, portal hypertension and various tumours.
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12. 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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13. 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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14. ascites
    noun accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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15. 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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16. Ascites
    • (n.) A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. ascites
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-sī′tēz Definitions: 1. Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Synonyms: abdominal dropsy, hydroperitoneum, hydroperitonia
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21. ASCITES
    The accumulation of fluid within the abdominal cavity.
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22. Ascites
    A build up of fluid in the abdomen. Some cancers can cause ascites. The fluid can be drained off through a tube, to make the patient feel more comfortable.
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23. Ascites
    See dropsy.
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24. ascites
    Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.
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25. Ascites
    Ascites is another term for dropsy, also known as adema. It is the accumulation of fluid in the body; it may affect all parts of the body although it commonly occurs in the feet and ankles. The bloating and swelling causes muscle aches and pains. Edema may be caused by allergies or disorders of the kidney, bladder, heart, or liver.
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