ascitical

/æsˈsɪtɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of ascites, a medical condition in which fluid accumulates in a body cavity

“The patient’s ascitical symptoms worsened over time.”

2. adjective

resembling or characterized by the accumulation of fluid in a body cavity, especially in the abdomen

“The doctor examined the patient’s ascitical abdomen.”

Synonyms

  • dropsical
  • edematous

Antonyms

  • deflatory
  • desiccated