ascites

as·ci·tes

noun \ə-ˈsī-tēz\

plural ascites

Definition of ASCITES

: abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen

— as·cit·ic \-ˈsi-tik\ adjective

Origin of ASCITES

Middle English aschytes, from Late Latin ascites, from Greek askitēs, from askos

First Known Use: 14th century