| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | SYMP:0000526 | 
| Name | ascites | 
| Definition | An abdominal symptom consisting of an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen.  http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=ascites  | 
			    
                        
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| Synonyms | 
                                
                                    
                                         hydroperitoneum [EXACT]  | 
                        
| Parent Relationships | 
                            
			        
                                 is_a abdominal symptom  | 
                         
| Related Diseases | 
                            
                                 has symptom  |