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anasarca [an′əsär′kə] Etymology: Gk, ana + sarx, flesh severe generalized, massive edema. Anasarca often occurs in congestive heart failure, liver failure, or renal disease. See also edema. anasarcous, adj. anasarca [an″ah-sahr´kah] generalized massive edema.
anasarca (an´ n (dropsy), generalized edema.
anasarca extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such as occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released—hence 'pitting edema'. The principal locations are the intermandibular space and the ventral aspects of the neck and trunk. In horses the limbs are also commonly involved. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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