• Directory
  • Search
  • All results
  • Journals
  • Definitions
Body Substance
ascitic fluid
as·cit·ic flu·id
Subclass of:
Body Fluids
Definitions related to ascitic fluid:
  • (ascitis) Pathological transudate in the peritoneal cavity.
    Digital Anatomist
    University of Washington, 2003
  • The serous fluid of ASCITES, the accumulation of fluids in the PERITONEAL CAVITY.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary > A
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.

  • About
  • Feedback
  • Guides
  • Terms
© 2026 OpenMD
The content on this site is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care provider.