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ascites
This term describes a specific pathological state of fluid buildup rather than a general symptom. It is used almost exclusively in clinical and medical settings to describe the physical manifestation of internal organ failure, most commonly associated with cirrhosis or malignancy.
Grammatically, this noun is an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted as individual units. To refer to a specific instance or degree of the condition, clinicians use partitive constructions such as a case of ascites or severe ascites.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor performed a paracentesis to drain the ascites.
Severe ascites can make it difficult for a patient to breathe.
Is the abdominal swelling caused by ascites or a tumor?
He has developed ascites as a complication of cirrhosis.
He has developed ascites as a complication of cirrhosis.
The patient is on a low sodium diet to manage their ascites.
I can see the shifting dullness characteristic of ascites during the exam.
Diuretics are often prescribed to reduce the volume of ascites.
The ultrasound confirmed the presence of massive ascites.
The ultrasound confirmed the presence of massive ascites.