anasarcas
|an-a-sar-cas|
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/ˌæn.əˈsɑːr.kəz/
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/ˌæn.əˈsɑː.kəz/
(anasarca)
widespread swelling from fluid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anasarca' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'anasarca', where 'ana-' meant 'throughout' and 'sarx' meant 'flesh'.
Historical Evolution
'anasarca' was adopted into English medical terminology from New Latin in the 17th century, and its plural form is 'anasarcas'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'generalized swelling throughout the flesh', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/30 20:21