An accumulation of transudate, exudate, or chyle in the peritoneal cavity.
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(2008). Ascites. In: Baert, A.L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Diagnostic Imaging. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-35280-8_172
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