Anasarca
Definition
A severe clinical syndrome characterized by generalized and massive edema, consisting of the pathological and excessive accumulation of serous fluid throughout the subcutaneous cellular tissue, accompanied by fluid effusions in the major serous cavities of the body (pleura, pericardium, peritoneum). This critical structural state represents an advanced manifestation of serious disorders, such as decompensated heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, decompensated liver cirrhosis, or severe protein malnutrition.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anasarca
- Generalized edema
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular structural plural variations utilized across medical and epidemiological branches. |
| Formation | Formed via clinical compounding derived from classical anatomical and Greek systemic roots. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæn.ə.ˈsɑːr.kə] |
| Source | Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary and Clinical Diagnostics Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pacientul s-a prezentat la camera de gardă cu o stare de anasarcă instalată progresiv pe parcursul ultimei săptămâni.
EN: The patient presented to the emergency room with a state of anasarca that had developed progressively over the last week.
RO: O anasarcă severă impune monitorizarea strictă a funcției renale și a echilibrului electrolitic al bolnavului.
EN: A severe anasarca requires strict monitoring of the patient's renal function and electrolyte balance.
RO: Medicul a explicat că această anasarcă este consecința directă a pierderilor masive de proteine prin urină.
EN: The doctor explained that this anasarca is the direct consequence of massive protein loss through urine.
Idioms & Phrases
Instalare de anasarcă / Onset of anasarca
RO: Proces clinic prin care lichidele se acumulează rapid în țesuturi, determinând umflarea vizibilă a întregului corp.
EN: A clinical process whereby fluids rapidly accumulate in tissues, causing visible swelling of the entire body.
Anasarcă fetala / Hydrops fetalis
RO: Afecțiune severă a fătului sau nou-născutului, caracterizată prin acumulare de lichid în țesuturi, adesea fatală.
EN: A severe condition of the fetus or newborn, characterized by fluid accumulation in tissues, often fatal.
Tratament pentru anasarcă / Anasarca management
RO: Abordare terapeutică complexă axată pe eliminarea excesului de lichid prin diuretice și tratarea bolii de bază.
EN: A complex therapeutic approach focused on eliminating excess fluid via diuretics and treating the underlying disease.
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