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Definition of Ascites
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Ascites: An abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdomen. There are many causes of ascites, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer within the abdomen, congestive heart failure, and tuberculosis.