Ascites refers to:

A) uncontrollable diarrhea.
B) uncontrollable flatulence.
C) abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
D) abdominal organ enlargement.
E) leakage of fluid through the umbilicus.


Ans: C

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