ascitic fluid
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ascitic — adj. referring to a build up of fluid in the abdominal cavity, of dropsy … English contemporary dictionary
ascitic — adjective of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity • Pertains to noun: ↑ascites • Derivationally related forms: ↑ascites … Useful english dictionary
Ascites — Classification and external resources The major signs and symptoms of heart failure. (Ascites labeled near center.) ICD 10 R … Wikipedia
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis ICD10 = ICD9 = ICD9|567.23 eMedicineSubj = emerg eMedicineTopic = 882 Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a form of peritonitis that occurs in patients with cirrhosis. It… … Wikipedia
Paracentesis — Interventions infobox Name = Paracentesis ICD10 = ICD9 = 54.91 OtherCodes = Paracentesis is a medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid from a body cavity, most commonly the abdomen. It is used for a number of reasons: * to relieve… … Wikipedia
ascites — Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. SYN: abdominal dropsy, hydroperitoneum, hydroperitonia. [L. fr. G. askos, a bag, + ites] a. adiposus SYN: chylous a.. chyliform a. SYN: chylous a.. chylous a., a. chylosus presence in the … Medical dictionary
serum-ascites albumin gradient — (SAAG) a method for categorizing ascites: the albumin concentration of serum and ascitic fluid specimens is measured, and the value of the ascitic fluid specimen is subtracted from the value of the serum specimen. A difference equal to or greater … Medical dictionary
digestive system disease — Introduction any of the diseases that affect the human digestive tract. Such disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), pancreas, liver, or biliary tract. A prevalent disorder of the digestive… … Universalium
Shunt — 1) To move a body fluid, such as cerebrospinal fluid, from one place to another. 2) A catheter (tube) that carries cerebrospinal fluid from a ventricle in the brain to another area of the body. A shunt may be placed to relieve pressure from… … Medical dictionary
Shifting dullness — Dullness redirects here. For the goddess in The Dunciad, see Dulness. In medicine, shifting dullness refers to a sign, elicited on physical examination, for ascites[1]. The two steps of shifting dullness. To perform the … Wikipedia
