DROPSY


Meaning of DROPSY in English

ˈdräpsē, -si noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle English dropesie, short for ydropesie, from Old French idropisie, ydropesie, from Latin hydropisis, modification of Greek hydrōps, from hydōr water — more at water

1. : edema 1 ; specifically : anasarca

2. : edema 2

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