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- [an-uh-sahr-kuh]
- /ˌæn əˈsɑr kə/
- /ˈanəsˌɑːkə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-sahr-kuh]
- /ˌæn əˈsɑr kə/
Definitions of anasarca word
- noun anasarca a generalized accumulation of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue, resulting in oedema 3
- noun anasarca generalized edema; dropsy 3
- noun anasarca a pronounced, generalized edema. 1
- noun anasarca (medicine) Generalised oedema. 0
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Origin of anasarca
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin, representing Greek phrase anà sárka literally, throughout the body
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Parts of speech for Anasarca
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anasarca popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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