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Hydrops (noun) means (medicine) An unusual build-up of watery fluid in a body tissue or cavity.

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(medicine) An unusual build-up of watery fluid in a body tissue or cavity.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology

Came from Ancient Greek ὕδρωψ (húdrōps), from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”); a doublet of hydropsy and dropsy.

Synonyms

oedema edema dropsy

Related words

swelling edema

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What is the meaning of hydrops?

"hydrops" (noun) means (medicine) An unusual build-up of watery fluid in a body tissue or cavity.

What is another word for hydrops?

Other words for "hydrops" include oedema, edema, dropsy.

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