hydropsy
|hy-drop-sy|
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/haɪˈdrɑpsi/
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/haɪˈdrɒpsi/
water swelling
Etymology
'hydropsy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hydrops' (ὕδρωψ), where 'hydor' meant 'water' and 'ops' meant 'appearance/condition'.
'hydropsy' changed from Medieval Latin 'hydropsia' and Middle English 'hydropsie' and eventually became the modern English word 'hydropsy'.
Initially, it meant 'a watery condition', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormal accumulation of fluid (edema)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues or body cavities; dropsy (edema).
The elderly patient was treated for hydropsy after widespread swelling developed.
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Last updated: 2025/10/01 20:24