hydrops

9.9

Swelling that happens when too much fluid builds up in parts of the body

noun
/ˈhaɪdrɒps/

Specialized

: hidropesía

Fetal hydrops is a concerning condition often detected during prenatal scans.

Examples

The patient developed hydrops due to severe heart failure.
He is suffering from hydrops due to kidney failure.
Doctors monitored the hydrops to determine the best course of treatment.
The doctor diagnosed her with hydrops in her legs.
The doctor diagnosed her with hydrops in her legs after observing the swelling.
Fetal hydrops is a serious condition that can lead to complications during pregnancy.
He is suffering from hydrops due to kidney failure, which has caused significant fluid retention.

Synonyms

edema

vshydrops

Specialized

32 8.0

Swelling that happens when too much fluid builds up in parts of the body, for example the legs or face

focuses on abnormal enlargement specifically from fluid in cells tissues or cavities

dropsy

vshydrops

Archaic

4 9.9

A swelling of body parts caused when watery fluid collects in them

is the modern clinical name used for that same fluid buildup

swelling

vshydrops

3 3.7

A raised, often painful area on the body after injury or infection

refers specifically to enlargement caused by excess watery fluid

Antonyms

to dehydrate

5 4.1

To lose too much water and become very dry

How Severe

anasarca

Specialized

9.9

hydrops

Specialized

9.9

swelling

3 3.7

puffiness

3 3.4

Surface Forms

hydrops singular

hydropses plural

Etymology

The word hydrops comes from the Greek root hydro- meaning 'water', which you can also see in words like hydrant and hydrogen. So, hydrops now means a swelling caused by too much 'water' collecting in the body's tissues.