hydropic

[ hahy-drop-ik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. dropsical.

Other Words From

• hy·drop·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydropic¹

1580–90; < Latin hydrōpicus < Greek hydrōpikós, equivalent to hydrōp- (stem of hýdrōps ) hydrops + -ikos -ic; replacing Middle English ydropike < Old French < Latin

Example Sentences

If only the cavity of the thorax is hydropic, the pulse is not quick nor irregular.

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