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ascites [ə′sīd·ēz] (medicine) An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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3]); most had evidence of capillary leakage in the form of raised hematocrit and pleural effusion with or without ascites (5). HCC and nonalcoholic liver cirrhosis and ascites are leading causes of mortality in the arsenic endemic area of Guizhou, China (Liu et al. 30) Symptoms of congestive heart failure include shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, chest pain, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, peripheral edema, ascites, pulmonary edema, and pulmonary effusion. |
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