Hydrops

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005492",
  "term": "Hydrops",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An excessive accumulation of serous fluid in one or more body cavities or tissues, leading to generalized edema. This condition can manifest as fetal hydrops, where fluid accumulates in at least two fetal compartments. It is frequently a sign of underlying medical conditions such as anemia, infection, or cardiac dysfunction.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "anemia",
    "edema",
    "hemolytic disease of the newborn"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 765 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hydrops/"
}