|
|
Definition of Dropsy
1. Noun. Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.
Exact synonyms: Edema, Hydrops, Oedema
Specialized synonyms: Angioedema, Atrophedema, Giant Hives, Periodic Edema, Quincke's Edema, Lymphedema, Scleredema, Cystoid Macular Edema, Anasarca, Chemosis, Papilledema, Brain Edema, Cerebral Edema
Generic synonyms: Lump, Puffiness, Swelling
Derivative terms: Dropsical, Edematous
Specialized synonyms: Angioedema, Atrophedema, Giant Hives, Periodic Edema, Quincke's Edema, Lymphedema, Scleredema, Cystoid Macular Edema, Anasarca, Chemosis, Papilledema, Brain Edema, Cerebral Edema
Generic synonyms: Lump, Puffiness, Swelling
Derivative terms: Dropsical, Edematous
Definition of Dropsy
1. n. An unnatural collection of serous fluid in any serous cavity of the body, or in the subcutaneous cellular tissue.
Definition of Dropsy
1. an excessive accumulation of serous fluid [n -SIES] : DROPSIED [adj]
Medical Definition of Dropsy
1.
Origin: OE. Dropsie, dropesie, OF. Idropisie, F. Hydropisie, L. Hydropisis, fr. Gr. Dropsy, fr. Water. See Water, and cf. Hydropsy.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dropsy
Other Resources:
