Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ascites

/əˈsaɪtiːz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.09 in modern English

Syllables: as-cites
IPA: /əˈsaɪtiːz/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.

Etymology

From Latin ascītēs, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀσκίτης (askítēs), from ἀσκός (askós, “wineskin”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: ascītēs, ἀσκίτης

Derived Forms

ascitic ascitogenic

Phrases

chylous ascites third spacing

Frequently Paired Words

ascetic extravasation third spacing

Synonyms

hydroperitoneum seroperitoneum abdominal dropsy

Questions

How do you pronounce ascites?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈsaɪtiːz/.
What does ascites mean?: An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.
Where does ascites come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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