ascites

noun

as·​ci·​tes ə-ˈsī-tēz 

plural ascites

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

ascitic

ə-ˈsi-tik 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ascites

• acolytes
• ammonites
• amorites
• analytes
• andesites
• appetites
• argillites
• astrocytes
• belemnites
• bryophytes
• canaanites
• carmelites

Medical Definition

ascites

noun

as·​ci·​tes ə-ˈsīt-ēz 

plural ascites

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

called also hydroperitoneum

ascitic

-ˈsit-ik 

adjective