Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Syn: abdominal dropsy, hydroperitoneum, hydroperitonia.
Origin
[L. fr. G. askos, a bag, + -ites]
ascites adiposus
chyliform ascites
chylous ascites
fatty ascites
gelatinous ascites
hemorrhagic ascites
milky ascites
pseudochylous ascites