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A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.

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  1. n. A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
  2. n. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
  3. A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.
  4. A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen;dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.
  5. n:100 n. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity