ascites

noun

An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.

Synonyms: abdominal, dropsy, hydroperitoneum, seroperitoneum

Similar Words

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ ascendancy ascendency ascender ascending /əˈsɛndɪŋ/ ascends ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ ascertained /ˌæsəˈteɪnd/ ascertaining ascetics