dropsy

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Noun dropsy has 1 sense

edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsy - swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue
--₁ is a kind of swelling, puffiness, lump
--₁ has particulars: lymphedema; scleredema; anasarca; chemosis; papilledema

Definitions from the Web

Dropsy

Definition:

Dropsy is a medical condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues and cavities.

Sample Sentences:

The patient's dropsy led to swelling in the ankles and wrists.
His dropsy required frequent drainage to relieve discomfort.
The doctor prescribed diuretics to treat the dropsy.

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