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ascites

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as=ci=tes

CIDE DICTIONARY

ascitesn. [L., fr. Gr. (sc. disease), fr. bladder, belly.].
     A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.  Dunglison.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

ascites, n. (pl. same) Med. the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity causing swelling.

Etymology
ME f. LL f. Gk f. askites f. askos wineskin

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