Dropsy

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɑpsi/

Definitions of dropsy

noun a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of watery fluid in the tissues or cavities of the body, usually due to a systemic disorder

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother suffers from dropsy.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with dropsy.

B1 Dropsy can be a symptom of heart failure.

B2 Treatment for dropsy often involves medication and dietary changes.

C1 The physician recommended a diuretic to help manage the dropsy.

C2 In severe cases, dropsy can lead to complications such as edema and shortness of breath.

Examples of dropsy in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with dropsy, a condition characterized by excessive fluid retention.

informal My grandma has dropsy and has to take medication to reduce the swelling in her legs.

slang I heard dropsy can make you feel like a pufferfish.

figurative The company's financial situation was like dropsy, with money flowing in and out unpredictably.

Grammatical Forms of dropsy

• plural: dropsies
• comparative: more dropsy
• superlative: most dropsy
• present tense: has dropsy
• future tense: will have dropsy
• perfect tense: has had dropsy
• continuous tense: is having dropsy
• singular: dropsy
• positive degree: dropsy
• infinitive: to have dropsy
• gerund: having dropsy
• participle: having had dropsy

Origin and Evolution of dropsy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dropsy' originated from the Middle English word 'dropsie' which was derived from the Old French word 'hydropsie' and the Latin word 'hydropsis'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the medical condition edema, the term 'dropsy' fell out of common usage in the medical field in the 19th century as the understanding of the condition evolved. It is now considered an outdated term for edema.