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/əˈsītēz/,
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The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling,
  1. The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling

  1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
  2. (ascitic) of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity
  3. A build up of fluid in the abdomen. Some cancers can cause ascites. The fluid can be drained off through a tube, to make the patient feel more comfortable.
  4. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen.
  5. The collection of excess amounts of fluid in the abdominal cavity (belly). It often is a sign that the cancer has spread to either the liver or the portal vein that goes to the liver. ...
  6. Fluid, within the abdomen (belly), sometimes caused by cirrhosis.
  7. A large, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen that can occur due to liver failure, cirrhosis and liver cancer. This condition requires immediate medical attention.
  8. A fluid collection in the abdomen, usually due to poor cardiac function, most often involving inadequate pumping ability of the right sided chambers. Often associated with swelling (edema) of the legs.
  9. Fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, usually resulting from elevated venous pressure in the liver. Ascites is associated with advanced heart disease.
  10. an accumulation of abdominal fluid due to low blood albumin, which is a potential complication from CIRRHOSIS.
  11. Fluid that has accumulated in the abdomen. Usually due to cancer that has spread throughout the abdomen, Other reasons for ascites are cirrhosis of the liver, heart failure and kidney diseases.
  12. Uncomfortable accumulation of fluid causing abdominal swelling. This occurs when the blood flow through the liver is obstructed. Ascites often occurs with cirrhosis of the liver. It may persist for some weeks after successful liver transplant.
  13. a condition where fluid builds up in the peritoneal space of the abdomen. This is associated with peritoneal mesothelioma, and it is sometimes called hydroperitoneum.
  14. An abnormal accumulation of serous, peritoneal fluid in the abdominal cavity, usually caused by liver disease (~80% of cases) and exhibiting reduced synthesis of albumin and other oncotic plasma proteins (proteins which contribute to the osmotic = oncotic pressure of the blood), and less often ...