Ascitic Fluid (also known as Ascitic Fluids, Fluid, Ascitic): The serous fluid of ASCITES, the accumulation of fluids in the PERITONEAL CAVITY.

NIH MeSH · D001202Anatomy

Ascitic Fluid

Also known asAscitic Fluids · Fluid, Ascitic · Peritoneal Effusion · Effusion, Peritoneal · Peritoneal Effusions · Peritoneal Fluid · Fluid, Peritoneal · Peritoneal Fluids

Definition

The serous fluid of ASCITES, the accumulation of fluids in the PERITONEAL CAVITY.

MeSH classification

  • A12.207.119

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Common questions about Ascitic Fluid

What does Ascitic Fluid mean in medicine?
The serous fluid of ASCITES, the accumulation of fluids in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ascitic Fluid known by any other names?
Yes. Ascitic Fluid is also referred to as Ascitic Fluids, Fluid, Ascitic, Peritoneal Effusion, Effusion, Peritoneal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ascitic Fluid sit in the medical classification?
Ascitic Fluid falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A12.207.119). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Ascitic Fluid?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001202) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗