Medical term:
anasarca
anasarca
[an″ah-sahr´kah]generalized massive edema.
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an·a·sar·ca
(an'ă-sar'kă),A generalized infiltration of edema fluid into subcutaneous connective tissue.
Synonym(s): hydrosarca
[G. ana, through, + sarx (sark-), flesh]
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anasarca
(ăn′ə-sär′kə)n.
A general accumulation of serous fluid in various tissues and body cavities.
an′a·sar′cous (-sär′kəs) adj.
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anasarca
Diffuse systemic oedema due to an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.Aetiology
Liver failure, resulting in a loss of protein production and decreased oncotic pressure; kidney failure, resulting in proteinuria and decreased oncotic pressure; fluid overload; heart failure; chemotherapeutic agents, resulting in capillary leakage syndrome.
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an·a·sar·ca
(an'ah-sahr'kă)A generalized infiltration of edematous fluid into subcutaneous connective tissue.
[G. ana, through, + sarx (sark-), flesh]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
anasarca
An old-fashioned term for fluid accumulation in the tissues (OEDEMA).Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
an·a·sar·ca
(an'ah-sahr'kă)A generalized infiltration of edematous fluid into subcutaneous connective tissue.
[G. ana, through, + sarx (sark-), flesh]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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