Anasarca

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anasarca
n. large edema (abnormal collection of fluids in the tissues)


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Anasarca
Anasarca (or "extreme generalized edema") is a medical symptom characterised by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space. A good mnemonic for anasarka is: Anasarka is like a parka, all over.It is usually caused by either congestive cardiac failureliver failure (cirrhosis of the liver) or renal failure/disease.
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An·a·sar·ca n. An accumulation of serous fluid in various tissues and cavities of the body. an a·sar cous adj. anasarca, n, generalized edema. [more]Anasarca - Community and Resources

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anasarca
Noun
1. generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue
(hypernym) edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsy


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anasarca (m)
n. anasarca, large edema

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