Definition of "hydrops" [hydrops]

• The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity (noun)

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• "If hydrops is not present, close surveillance will be provided to the family with a telephone call and follow-up letter to the referring physician."
• "If hydrops is present, the team will join the family to explain fetal surgery in detail."
• "Cardiac failure is manifest as "hydrops," an accumulation of fluid in the body of the fetus."