Ascitic
/æˈsɪtɪk/noun
Relating to ascites, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen.
Did you know?Ascites comes from Greek askítēs, originally meaning a person with a bag or wineskin, from askós, a leather bag or bottle, showing how ancient medicine described the body through everyday objects.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
askós
“a leather bag, wineskin, or bottle”
Ancient Greek
Greek
askítēs
“a person with a bag or pouch; later a term used in medicine for fluid-filled swelling”
Late Latin
Latin
ascites
“abdominal dropsy, fluid accumulation in the belly”
14th-16th Century
English
ascite / ascitic
“medical terms for abdominal fluid buildup and related conditions”
Modern English
English
ascitic
“relating to ascites”