adjective
- relating to or affected by anasarca; characterized by general swelling of the body tissues due to fluid accumulation
Usage: medical/clinical term; formal
Examples
- The patient presented with anasarcous swelling in the lower extremities.
- Anasarcous conditions often indicate underlying kidney or heart disease.
- The physician noted anasarcous edema affecting the patient's face and limbs.
- Treatment of anasarcous symptoms requires addressing the root cause of fluid retention.