Ascites

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

The pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, typically a symptom of liver disease or cancer.

“The doctor noted significant ascites on the patient's scan and ordered further liver function tests.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

as·ci·tes

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Synonyms

dropsyhydroperitoneum

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with ASC, ends in ES which is common, the CITE sequence in the middle is worth testing

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, C scores 3 points and the medical term is valid in standard Scrabble dictionaries

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Anagrams of Ascites

Words that use exactly the same letters as “ascites”.

ectasis

Words you can make from Ascites

Shorter words formed from the letters in “ascites”.

cassie castes siesta acies asset caite cases casse caste casts cates cesta cesti cista cists cites easts saice saite sates satis scase scats sceat

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