Associations to the word «Dropsy»

Wiktionary

DROPSY, noun. (pathology) Swelling, edema, often from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD.

Dictionary definition

DROPSY, noun. Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.