| Pronunciation: | | u'sIteez
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[n] accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity |
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ASCITES is a 7 letter word that starts with A. |
| | See Also: | | pathology |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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. --Dunglison.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - Edema, or the abnormal buildup of fluid, in the abdominal cavity outside the intestines. This is often a symptom/complication of liver problems or cancer of abdominal organs.
- A tumor (hybridoma) in the abdominal cavity of a genetically-engineered mouse that secretes a serum containing a desired monoclonal antibody.
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