Clinical Diagnosis · Cardiovascular System · Hard
Anasarca
Meaning: Severe, widespread swelling of the whole body caused by fluid collecting in the tissues.
In practice: The patient with advanced heart and kidney failure had anasarca extending from his feet to his chest wall.
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