ascites
/əˈsaɪtiz/
noun
- An abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often caused by liver disease, heart failure, or cancer.
- Doctors drained the fluid from the ascites to relieve pressure on the lungs.
- The patient was diagnosed with ascites after his abdomen became swollen.
- A low-salt diet can help manage ascites caused by liver cirrhosis.