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hydrops Definition

hy·drops (hī′dräps′)

noun

accumulation of fluid within an organ or tissue

Etymology: < Gr hydrōps: see dropsy

hydrops Related Forms
hy·drop′ic adjective
hydrops Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • endolymphatic: The most frequent causes of tinnitus are noise exposure, endolymphatic hydrops, space occupying lesions and head injury.

Modifies a noun

  • fetalis: This leads to a condition known as hydrops fetalis, where the baby, among other things, carries a lot of excess water.