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Hydrops
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Same as
hydropsy
.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
The abnormal
accumulation
of
serous
fluid
in a
tissue
or
cavity
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun.
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
Word Usage
"If hydrops is not present, close surveillance will be provided to the family with a telephone call and follow-up letter to the referring physician."
cross-reference
dropsy
edema
hydrops of the anterior chamber
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
lump
puffiness
swelling
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
anasarca
angioedema
atrophedema
brain edema
cerebral edema