: abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen ascitic ə-ˈsi-tik adjective Word History Etymology Middle English aschytes, from Late Latin ascites, from Greek askitēs, from askos First Known Use 14th century, in the ...
Define ascites. ascites synonyms, ascites pronunciation, ascites translation, English dictionary definition of ascites. n. pl. ascites An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity. as·cit′ic adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of