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1. (n.) ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Etymology: (1350–1400; < ML < Gk askítēs (hýdrōps) abdominal (edema) =ask(ós) belly +-itēs -ite1)
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1. (noun) ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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1. (noun) Ascites
a collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum
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1. Ascites
Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
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