Anasarca Definition: A condition where the skin becomes swollen due to excess fluid in the skin’s tissues.
Anasarca: A condition where the skin becomes swollen due to excess fluid in the skin’s tissues. There are several causes of anasarca, but it is most commonly a result of kidney disease, liver failure, congestive heart failure, malnutrition, or hookworm infestation.
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