1. relating to or affected by dropsy; characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'dropsical'

Examples

• The patient presented with hydropic swelling in the legs and abdomen.
• Hydropic degeneration of the cornea can lead to vision problems.
• The fetus showed signs of hydrops fetalis, a severe hydropic condition.
• Hydropic changes were observed in the tissue samples under the microscope.
• The cardiologist noted hydropic distension of the heart chambers.