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anasarca

/ˌæn.əˈsɑːr.kə/

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noun

/ˌæn.əˈsɑːr.kə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся обширным отеком кожи из-за накопления жидкости в подкожной соединительной ткани.

A medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the skin due to the accumulation of fluid in the subcutaneous connective tissue.

uncountable

  1. Generalized edemaC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the skin due to fluid accumulation in the subcutaneous connective tissue.

    ruГенерализованный отек

    • The patient was diagnosed with anasarca after the severe allergic reaction.
    • Anasarca can be a symptom of heart failure or kidney disease.
    • Treatment for anasarca often involves diuretics and fluid restriction.

    Synonymsdropsyhydrops

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  • anasarcas' possessive plural form
  • anasarca's possessive singular form