| umls-concept:C0003962 | skos:definition | MSH: Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.,CSP: effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.,NCI: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.,NCI: A disorder characterized by accumulation of serous or hemorrhagic fluid in the peritoneal cavity.,CHV: An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity,CHV: An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity,NCI: Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The fluid may be serous, hemorrhagic, or the result of tumor metastasis to the peritoneum. | lld:umls |
