ascitic
pronunciation
How to pronounce ascitic in British English:
UK [ə'sɪtɪk]
How to pronounce ascitic in American English:
US [ə'sɪtɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Word Origin
- ascitic (adj.)
- "afflicted with ascites," 1680s; see ascites + -ic. Related: Ascitical.
Example
- 1. Ascitic infection ; hepatic cirrhosis ; pathogenic bacteria ; antibiotic sensitivity .
- 2. The value of dna ploidy analysis by flow cytometry in diagnosis of pleural effusion and the ascitic cells .
- 3. Retrospective analysis of the previous ascitic fluid showed high creatinine levels , confirming the ascitic fluid to be urine .