hydrops

Plural: hydropes

Noun

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body.
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
The abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in a tissue or cavity.

Examples

He felt a hydrops of anxiety watching his opponent score big.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὕδρωψ (húdrōps), from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”). Doublet of hydropsy and dropsy.

Synonyms

dropsy, edema, oedema

Scrabble Score: 16

hydrops: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
hydrops: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hydrops: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

hydrops: valid Words With Friends Word