anasarca

[ an-uh-sahr-kuh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a pronounced, generalized edema.

anasarca

/ ˌænəˈsɑːkə /

noun

1. pathol a generalized accumulation of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue, resulting in oedema

Derived Forms

• ˌanaˈsarcous, adjective

Other Words From

• ana·sarcous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anasarca¹

1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French ) < Medieval Latin, representing Greek phrase anà sárka literally, throughout the body

Word History and Origins

Origin of anasarca¹

C14: from New Latin, from ana- (puffed up) + Greek sarx flesh

Example Sentences

It is believed to be similar to anasarca in the adult and to be due to like causes.

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I was left with anasarca, or general dropsy, and with weak eyes.

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A poor man labouring under an ascites and anasarca, was directed to take a decoction of Digitalis every four hours.

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Ascites and anasarca, the consequence of very intemperate living.

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Ascites and anasarca, but not much otherwise diseased, and well enough to walk about the house, and see after her family affairs.

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