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chylous ascites |
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chylous ascites, an abnormal condition characterized by an accumulation of chyle in the peritoneal cavity. Chylous ascites results from an obstruction in the thoracic duct that may be caused by a tumor or by a destructive lesion, resulting in rupture of a lymph vessel. Also called ascites adiposus, chyliform ascites, chylosus ascites, fatty ascites, milky ascites. See also ascites. ascites 1. abnormal accumulation of serous (edematous) fluid within the peritoneal cavity. Characterized by distention of the abdomen, a fluid thrill on percussion, a typical ground glass appearance on radiography and a positive result on paracentesis. 2. a disease of poultry with pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction associated with poor ventilation and oxygen levels, predisposed by high altitude and respiratory disease. There may be a genetic predisposition. bilious ascites see bile peritonitis. cardiogenic ascites that caused by cardiac insufficiency. chylous ascites see chylous ascites. fetal ascites affected fetuses are usually dropsical and cause dystocia, even the aborting ones; usually accompanies another defect, e.g. achondroplasia. chylous pertaining to, mingled with, or of the nature of chyle. chylous ascites distention of the abdomen with chyle. chylous effusion accumulation of chyle, usually in a cavity, e.g. pleural cavity. chylous hydrothorax see chylothorax. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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