ASCITIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ascitic mean? 

• ASCITIC (adjective)
  The adjective ASCITIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity

  Familiarity information: ASCITIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ASCITIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

ascites (accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity)

Derivation:

ascites (accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity)