ascites
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A build-up of fluid in the abdomen that makes it swell
- noun
- /əˈsaɪtiːz/
- Specialized
:
ascitis
- Large volumes of ascites can be uncomfortable and require medical intervention.
Examples
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The patient was diagnosed with ascites as a result of chronic liver disease.
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The patient was diagnosed with ascites after the examination.
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Doctors performed a procedure to drain the ascites from her abdomen.
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Doctors often treat ascites with diuretics.
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with ascites after noticing significant swelling in his abdomen.
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Due to the build-up of fluid, her ascites caused her considerable discomfort and required medical treatment.
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After the operation, the surgeon explained that the patient had developed ascites, which needed to be managed.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word ascites comes from the Greek root askos, which means 'bag'. It describes when fluid gathers in the belly and makes it swell like a bag, so the name fits.