anasarca

Definitions of anasarca
  1. noun
    generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
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    type of:
    dropsy, edema, hydrops, oedema
    swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
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