What is another word for anasarca?
Pronunciation: [ˈanɐsˌɑːkə] (IPA) 
Anasarca is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, causing generalized swelling. There are several synonyms for this term, including generalized edema, dropsy, and hydrops. Generalized edema is commonly used to describe swelling due to the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, while dropsy refers to abnormal swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the body's cavities. Hydrops may also describe the same condition but is often used to indicate excessive fluid retention in a specific organ or system such as the ear or the lungs. These terms are used interchangeably in medical literature when discussing anasarca.
