ascites

noun as·ci·tes \ə-ˈsī-tēz\

plural ascites

Definition of ASCITES

: abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen

— as·cit·ic \-ˈsi-tik\ adjective

Middle English aschytes, from Late Latin ascites, from Greek askitēs, from askos

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun as·ci·tes \ə-ˈsīt-ēz\

plural ascites

: abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen—called also hydroperitoneum

—as·cit·ic \-ˈsit-ik\ adjective

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