ascites
n. dropsy, build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity | ||||
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Ascites Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Ascites
(n.)
A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
(n.)
A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
| WordNet 2.0 |
ascites
Noun
1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
(hypernym) pathology
Noun
1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
(hypernym) pathology
| hEnglish - advanced version |
ascites
ascites
\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. [
ascites
\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. [
Ascites Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
ascites
[ah-SYE-teez]
Abnormal build-up 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.
[ah-SYE-teez]
Abnormal build-up 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.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Ascites
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of severe liver disease.
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of severe liver disease.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Ascites
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity, usually encountered wtih portal hypertension or heart failure. Uncomfortable accumulation of fluid causing abdominal swelling. This occurs when the blood flow through the liver is obstructed. Ascites often occurs with cirrhosis of the liver
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity, usually encountered wtih portal hypertension or heart failure. Uncomfortable accumulation of fluid causing abdominal swelling. This occurs when the blood flow through the liver is obstructed. Ascites often occurs with cirrhosis of the liver
| NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary |
Ascites
(uh-SY-teez)
A buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites is usually caused by severe liver disease such as cirrhosis.
(uh-SY-teez)
A buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites is usually caused by severe liver disease such as cirrhosis.
Ascites Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
ascites
N M
kind of dropsy
N M
kind of dropsy
Ascites Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
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 removal of the fluid by needle or paracentesis (which may also be therapeutic). Treatment may be with medication (diuretics), paracentesis or other treatments directed at the cause.
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