ascites
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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
as·ci·tes
noun \ə-ˈsīt-ēz\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ascites
Medical Definition of ASCITES
: abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen—called also hydroperitoneum
—as·cit·ic \-ˈsit-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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