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Definition of "ascitic" []

  • Of, pertaining to, or suffering from ascites (adjective)

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Use "ascitic" in a sentence
  • "For pleural fluid this is done by a pleural tap or chest drain, in ascites with an paracentesis or ascitic drain and in a pericardial effusion with pericardiocentesis."
  • "· Drainage of ascitic fluid is indicated principally for diagnostic purposes or when respiration is impaired."
  • "Media, preparation of anaerobic culture, 180 animal tissue (Frugoni), 210 ascitic bouillon, 210 fluid agar (Wassermann), 213 asparagin (Fraenkel and Voge's), 183"
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