anasarca
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up to, thoroughly”) + σάρξ (sárx, “flesh, body”), short for ὕδρωψ ἀνὰ σάρκα (húdrōps anà sárka, literally “dropsy throughout the flesh”). Compare hyposarca.
Noun[edit]
anasarca (countable and uncountable, plural anasarcas)
Usage notes[edit]
Do not confuse anasarca (massive edema) with sarcopenia (diminished flesh).
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Translations[edit]
Italian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ana- + .
Noun[edit]
anasarca m (plural anasarchi)
Portuguese[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- Hyphenation: a‧na‧sar‧ca
Noun[edit]
anasarca f (plural anasarcas)
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