Ascites

n. dropsy, build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity

In medicine (gastroenterology), ascites (also known as peritoneal cavity fluid, peritoneal fluid excess, hydroperitoneum or more archaically as abdominal dropsy) is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Although most commonly due to cirrhosis and severe liver disease, its presence can portend other significant medical problems. Diagnosis of the cause is usually with blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and direct removal of the fluid by needle or paracentesis (which may also be therapeutic). Treatment may be with medication (diuretics), paracentesis or other treatments directed at the cause.
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Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Description Rapidly developing ascites can occur as a complication [more]Ascites - Community and Resources

Noun
1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
(hypernym) pathology

n. ascites, dropsy, build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity