noun
- Plural of anasarca; abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues and cavities, causing swelling.
Usage: medical term; also called dropsy in older usage
Examples
- The patient presented with anasarcas affecting the legs and abdomen.
- Severe liver disease can lead to anasarcas throughout the body.
- The doctor examined the anasarcas to determine the underlying cause of fluid retention.
- Anasarcas may develop as a complication of heart failure or kidney disease.