Dropsy (disambiguation)

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Dropsy, more often called edema, is the increase of interstitial fluid in any organ.

Epidemic dropsy is a clinical state, characterized by edema, resulting from use of edible oils adulterated with Mexican poppy (Argemone mexicana) seed oil.

Dropsy may also refer to:

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Other uses

  • Fish dropsy, a common set of symptoms among fresh-water aquarium fish