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ANASARCOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does anasarcous mean?
• ANASARCOUS (adjective)
The adjective ANASARCOUS has 1 sense:
1. characterized by or affected by dropsy
Familiarity information: ANASARCOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by or affected by dropsy
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
anasarca (generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue)
Derivation:
anasarca (generalized edema with accumulation of serum in subcutaneous connective tissue)
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