ascites meaning

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ascites (noun): accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity.

Definition of ascites

  1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity

    Type of: pathology

    Related forms: ascitic

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in ES · 7-letter words

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