Definition of Hydrops

1. Noun. Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.

Exact synonyms: Dropsy, Edema, Oedema
Specialized synonyms: Angioedema, Atrophedema, Giant Hives, Periodic Edema, Quincke's Edema, Lymphedema, Scleredema, Cystoid Macular Edema, Anasarca, Chemosis, Papilledema, Brain Edema, Cerebral Edema
Generic synonyms: Lump, Puffiness, Swelling
Derivative terms: Dropsical, Edematous

Definition of Hydrops

1. Noun. (medicine) The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hydrops

1. hydropsy [n -ES] - See also: hydropsy

Medical Definition of Hydrops

1. A name applied to recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and deafness. A dysfunction of the semi-circular canals (endolymphatic sac) in the inner ear. Symptoms include dizziness, hearing loss (one-sided), vertigo, nausea, vomiting and abnormal eye movements. Treatment includes anticholinergics, antihistamines and other medications which relieve vertigo. Diuretic medications have been used to lower pressure in the endolymphatic sac. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrops

hydropneumoperitoneum
hydropneumorrhœa
hydropneumothorax
hydropolysulfide
hydropolysulfides
hydropolysulphide
hydropolysulphides
hydroponic
hydroponically
hydroponics
hydroposia
hydropote
hydropower
hydropowers
hydroprocessing
hydrops (current term)
hydrops articuli
hydrops foetalis
hydrops ovarii
hydrops pericardii
hydrops tubae
hydrops tubae profluens
hydropses
hydropsies
hydropsy
hydropult
hydropults
hydropyonephrosis
hydropyrolysate
hydropyrolysates

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