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dropsy

/ˈdrɒpsi/

/ˈdrɑpsi/

dropsynoun

dropsies

Translations

The patient was diagnosed with dropsy due to fluid retention.

Пациенту поставили диагноз водянка из-за задержки жидкости.

Additional translations

водянка сердца

Definitions

An old term for the medical condition known as edema, which is characterized by an excess accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues.

The patient was diagnosed with dropsy, leading to noticeable swelling in his legs and feet.

Synonyms

fluid retention

dropsyadjective

/ˈdrɒpsi/

/ˈdrɑpsi/

Used attributively to modify another noun, especially in historical or medical contexts (e.g., "dropsy remedy").

Definitions

Relating to, associated with, or intended to treat dropsy (edema).

The apothecary prepared a dropsy remedy for the swollen patient.

Synonyms