anasarca

noun ana·sar·ca \ˌa-nə-ˈsär-kə\

Definition of ANASARCA

: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in the connective tissue

— ana·sar·cous \-kəs\ adjective

New Latin, from ana- + Greek sark-, sarx flesh — more at sarcasm

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun an·a·sar·ca \ˌan-ə-ˈsär-kə\

: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in the connective tissue

—an·a·sar·cous \-kəs\ adjective

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