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disease > effusion > ascites

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ascites  

Definition

  • Ascites is the abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Technically, it is more than 25 mL of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. (Wikipedia)

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  • French

  • épanchement péritonéal

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-BZ97BQSK-9

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