Ascites

Origin

From Latin ascites, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀσκίτης, from ἀσκός ("wineskin").

Full definition of ascites

Noun

1. (medicine) An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.

Derived terms

• ascitic

Synonyms

• hydroperitoneum
• abdominal dropsy

Anagrams

• ectasis