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Glossary: Ascites
 


Definition
Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.

Topics Related To Ascites
Cirrhosis of the LiverThe Condition
"...Symptoms include ... Ascites..."

Hydrops

Related Topic
"An excessive accumulation of clear, watery fluid in any of the tissues or cavities of the body; edema, ascites, anasarca..."

Liver Cancer

The Condition
"...The doctor also checks for ascites, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen..."

Peritonitis

The Condition
"...Causes & Development Also known as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, spontaneous peritonitis is an infection that occurs as a complication of ascites (a collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity)..."

Tapeworm Infection

The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms One of the symptoms of having a large lump of tapeworm protein in one's guts is to generate an immune response and the result can be ascites (a collection of fluid in the abdomen resulting in a pot belly..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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