noun
- Plural of hydropsy; an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities, causing swelling.
Usage: Medical term; also spelled 'hydropic' in adjective form; The singular form 'hydropsy' is less common; 'dropsy' is the more traditional term
Examples
- The patient's hydropsies were treated with diuretic medications.
- Multiple hydropsies developed in her legs due to the liver disease.
- The doctor diagnosed several hydropsies affecting different organs.
- Hydropsies can result from heart, kidney, or liver failure.
- The fetus showed signs of hydropsies on the ultrasound scan.