Anasarcous (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by or affected by dropsy.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The anasarcous condition of the patient made it difficult for the doctor to diagnose the underlying cause of the swelling.
- The anasarcous limbs of the elderly woman were a clear indication of her long-standing battle with edema.
- After years of struggling with anasarcous symptoms, the patient finally found relief through a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.
- The anasarcous appearance of the patient's face and neck made it challenging for the medical team to perform the necessary procedures.
- The doctor's diagnosis of anasarcous dropsy was confirmed by the patient's puffy and swollen extremities.