Ascitic
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to, characterised by, or caused by the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
“The ascitic swelling of the abdomen was an alarming indicator of advanced liver failure.”
Pronunciation
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as·cit·ic
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Synonyms
oedematous
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Wordle
Starts with ASC and ends in IC, double C at positions 3 and 5 is a tricky pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, two C's each scoring 3 points make this valuable despite its obscurity
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