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ascites

/əˈsaɪtiːz/

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noun

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

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IPA pronunciation

/əˈsaɪtiːz/

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The dog is peculiarly subject to 'ascites' or 'dropsy of the belly', and the quantity of fluid contained in the abdomen is sometimes almost incredible.
William YouattThe DogProject Gutenberg ebook #9478
Gaither describes a child of two years and nine months, supposed to be affected with ascites, who died three hours after the physician's arrival.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747