1) Dropsy 2) Edema 3) Hydrops 4) Medical sign 5) Oedema
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1) Edema
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Anasarca, or extreme generalized edema, is a medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space. It is usually caused by liver failure (cirrhosis of the liver), renal failure/disease, right-sided heart failure, as well as severe malnutrition/protein deficiency. The increase in s...
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Generalized massive 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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• (n.) Dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue; an effusion of serum into the cellular substance, occasioning a soft, pale, inelastic swelling of the skin.
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a severe, generalized form of edema (q.v.).
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(an″ә-sahr´kә) generalized massive edema.
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Generalised, massive, intractable oedema. This will probably result from heart or renal failure
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An`a·sar'ca noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... throughout + ..., ..., flesh.]
(Medicine) Dropsy of the subcutaneous cellular tissue; an effusion of serum into the cellular substance, occasioning a soft, pale, inelastic swelling of the skin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an′ă-sar′kă Definitions: 1. A generalized infiltration of edema fluid into subcutaneous connective tissue. Synonyms: hydrosarca
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Generalized massive dropsy. See dropsy.
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n] - generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
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anasarca 1. A generalized infiltration of edema fluid into subcutaneous connective tissue. 2. The accumulation of watery fluid in connective tissue and cavities, resulting in swelling edema. 3. An accumulation of serous fluid in various tissues and cavities of the body.
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noun generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
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a pronounced, generalized edema.
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