What is "ascitic"

Ascitic \As*cit"ic\, Ascitical \As*cit"ic*al\, a. Of, pertaining to, or affected by, ascites; dropsical.

"afflicted with ascites," 1680s; see ascites + -ic. Related: Ascitical.

a. Of, pertaining to, or suffering from ascites

adj. of or relating to or resulting from an abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte rich fluid in the peritoneal cavity