An abdominal symptom consisting of an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen. [ url:http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=ascites ]
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Term information
database
cross reference
- UMLS_CUI:C0003962
- UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0026882
- ICD9CM_2005:789.5
definition
An abdominal symptom consisting of an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen.