anasarca
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up to, thoroughly”) + σάρξ (sárx, “flesh, body”), short for ὕδρωψ ἀνὰ σάρκα (húdrōps anà sárka, literally “dropsy throughout the flesh”). Compare hyposarca.
Noun
editanasarca (countable and uncountable, plural anasarcas)
Usage notes
editDo not confuse anasarca (massive edema) with sarcopenia (diminished flesh).
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editItalian
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ana- + .
Noun
editanasarca m (plural anasarchi)
Portuguese
editPronunciation
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- Hyphenation: a‧na‧sar‧ca
Noun
editanasarca f (plural anasarcas)
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