ascites

as·ci·tes

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Definitions of ascites word

noun ascites accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity 3
noun ascites an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen 3
noun ascites accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity; dropsy of the peritoneum. 1
noun ascites The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling. 1
noun ascites (medicine) An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease. 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English aschites < Medieval Latin < Greek askítēs (hýdrōps) abdominal (dropsy), equivalent to ask(ós) belly + -itēs -ite1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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