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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."
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    lump  puffiness  swelling  
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