Dropsy

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(Med.) An unnatural collection of serous fluid in any serous cavity of the body, or in the subcutaneous cellular tissue.

Noun

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dropsy - swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue Synonyms: edema, hydrops, oedema

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