ascites

[ uh-sahy-teez ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum.

ascites

/ əˈsɪtɪk; əˈsaɪtiːz /

noun

1. accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Derived Forms

• ascitic, adjective

Other Words From

• as·cit·ic [uh, -, sit, -ik], as·citi·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascites¹

1350–1400; Middle English aschites < Medieval Latin < Greek askítēs ( hýdrōps ) abdominal (dropsy), equivalent to ask ( ós ) belly + -itēs -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascites¹

C14: from Latin: a kind of dropsy, from Greek askitēs, from askos wineskin

Example Sentences

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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A very hard drinker, was attacked with a severe hæmoptoe, which was followed by ascites and anasarca.

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In consequence of very free living, had an ascites and swelled legs.

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