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ana·sar·ca | \ ˌa-nə-ˈsär-kə 
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\Definition of anasarca
: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in the connective tissue
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anasarcous \ ˌa-nə-ˈsär-kəs \ adjective
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nounan·a·sar·ca | \ ˌan-ə-ˈsär-kə \
\Medical Definition of anasarca
: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in the connective tissue
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The first known use of anasarca was in the 14th century
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