# Meigs syndrome

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).

## Etymology
Named after Joe Vincent Meigs (1892-1963), American obstetrician and gynecologist.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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