Ascites (ah-SYE-teez) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Ascites (ah-SYE-teez)? Abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.

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