# hydrops

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὕδρωψ (húdrōps), from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”). Doublet of hydropsy and dropsy.

## Source
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