anasarca

2 definitions found

anasarca - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  anasarca \an`a*sar"ca\ ([a^]n`[.a]*s[aum]r"k[.a]), n. [NL., from
     Gr. 'ana` throughout + sa`rx, sarko`s, flesh.] (Med.)
     Severe generalized edema.
     [1913 Webster + AS]

anasarca - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  anasarca
      n 1: generalized edema with accumulation of serum in
           subcutaneous connective tissue