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Webster 1913 Edition
Ascites
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As-ci′tes
,Noun.
[L., fr. Gr. [GREEK] (sc. [GREEK] disease), fr. [GREEK] bladder, belly.]
(Med.)
A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
Dunglison.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ascites
AS'CITES
,Noun.
A dropsy or tense elastic swelling of the belly, with fluctuation, from a collection of water.