An abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdomen. There are many causes of ascites, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer within the abdomen, congestive heart failure, and tuberculosis.

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.

The collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Fluid buildup in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity

Fluid in the abdomen.

A condition in which fluid accumulates in the abdomen and causes swelling; it may be caused by cirrhosis (chronic liver disease), cancer, heart failure, kidney failure, tuberculosis and/or pancreatic [..]

accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.

late 14c., "abdominal dropsy," from Latin ascites, from Greek askites (hydrops), literally "baglike dropsy," from askos "bag, sac."

dropsy (pop)

(French : ascite) Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

(n) accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity

An accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.

  a build up of fluid in the abdomen caused by heart failure or kidney disease. See also dropsy.

Swelling of abdomen caused by accumulation of fluid (19thC)

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.

see dropsy.

Accumulation or Retention of free fluid within the Peritoneal Cavity.

Presence of milky Lymph (Chyle) in the Peritoneal Cavity, with or without Infection.

A condition characterized by poorly-circumscribed gelatinous masses filled with malignant Mucin-secreting Cells. Forty-five percent of pseudomyxomas arise from the Ovary, usually in a Mucinous Cystade [..]

Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.

The build-up of fluid between the two layers of the peritoneum (a membrane which forms the lining of the abdomen). 

A condition in which fluid collects in the abdomen.

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.

A build-up of fluid in the abdomen, making it swollen and bloated.

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of severe liver disease.

An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. When due to the growth of a hybridoma, the ascites fluid contains a high concentration of monoclonal antibodies.

Ascites is defined as an excessive amount of fluid built up within the peritoneal cavity. Both the abdominal organs and the abdomen itself are lined with membranes called the peritoneum. Between these two linings is a space referred to as the peritoneal cavity. In pathological conditions that result in edema, or excessive fluid accumulation in bodi [..]

swelling of the abdomen due to an accumulation of fluid.

A collection of fluid within the abdominal cavity that may contain cancer cells.

An abnormal fluid that collects in the abdomen due to certain liver and other disorders.

Fluid build-up in the abdomen, making it swollen and bloated.

A collection of fluid in the abdomen.

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease who do [..]

swelling of the abdomen due to an accumulation of fluid. Ascite gonflement de l'abdomen dû à une accumulation de liquide dans le péritoine. Elle peut être importante et plus ou moins gênante, l&# [..]