"Dropsy" is a word in ENGLISH
An unnatural collection of serous fluid in any serous
cavity of the body, or in the subcutaneous cellular tissue.
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A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
Read the complete definitionA large vesicle or bulla, usually containing a serous fluid; a blister; a bubble, as in water, glass, etc.
Read the complete definitionA vesicle of the skin, containing watery matter or serum, whether occasioned by a burn or other injury, or by …
Read the complete definitionThe thin epithelium lining the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities. See Epithelium.
Read the complete definitionAn external application to the skin, which produces a puriform or serous discharge by exciting inflammation; a vesicatory.
Read the complete definitionThe superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels …
Read the complete definitionA collection of serous fluid in the areolar texture of the scrotum or in the coverings, especially in the serous …
Read the complete definitionAn accumulation of serous fluid in the cavity of the chest.
Read the complete definitionOf or like ichor; thin; watery; serous; sanious.
Read the complete definitionA form of albumin found in ascitic and certain serous fluids. It is sometimes regarded as a mixture of albumin …
Read the complete definitionThe double baglike fold of serous membrane which incloses the heart.
Read the complete definitionThe smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no …
Read the complete definitionThe smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.
Read the complete definitionA serous or mucous discharge, especially one from the eves or nose.
Read the complete definitionAn eruption upon the skin, consisting of vesicles with inflamed base and filled with serous, purulent, or bloody fluid, which …
Read the complete definitionA thin, serous fluid commonly discharged from ulcers or foul wounds.
Read the complete definitionPertaining to sanies, or partaking of its nature and appearance; thin and serous, with a slight bloody tinge; as, the …
Read the complete definitionA poisoned condition of the blood produced by the absorption into it of septic or putrescent material; blood poisoning. It …
Read the complete definitionSerous.
Read the complete definitionThe quality or state of being serous.
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