hydrops
hydrops (hy-drops) n. an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or cavities. corneal h. the sudden painful accumulation of fluid in the cornea seen in keratoconus. It results in a sudden reduction of vision. See also hydrops fetalis, Ménière's disease (endolymphatic hydrops).
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