anasarca
/ˌænəˈsɑrkə/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body swells because of fluid buildup under the skin.
- Doctors treated the anasarca by giving medication to remove excess fluid from the body.
- Anasarca can be a sign of serious health problems like heart or kidney failure.
- The patient was diagnosed with anasarca after her legs and abdomen became severely swollen.