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Dropsy (Noun)

Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The elderly man was diagnosed with dropsy due to poor circulation, resulting in painful swelling of his ankles and feet.
She developed dropsy during pregnancy, experiencing fluid buildup in her feet, hands, and face.
Chronic heart failure had led to severe dropsy in his lower extremities, requiring hospitalization for drainage and management.
Over time, kidney disease took a toll on her body, manifesting in episodic bouts of dropsy, primarily affecting her lower limbs.
To mitigate further episodes of dropsy, he carefully followed a regimen of low-sodium diets, limited salt intake, and water monitoring as instructed by his cardiologist.