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dropsical

[ drop-si-kuh l ]

/ ˈdrɒp sɪ kəl /

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adjective

of, like, or affected with dropsy.

Origin of dropsical

First recorded in 1670–80; drops(y) + -ical

OTHER WORDS FROM dropsical

drop·si·cal·ly, adverb drop·si·cal·ness, noun non·drop·si·cal, adjective non·drop·si·cal·ly, adverb

un·drop·si·cal, adjective

Words nearby dropsical

dropper-in, dropping, dropping bottle, droppings, drops, dropsical, dropsley, dropsonde, dropsy, dropt, dropwort

Example sentences from the Web for dropsical

Dropsical it certainly is, for it will hold a dozen passengers inside.

American Notes for General Circulation |Charles Dickens
Like a dropsical man calling out for water, water, our deluded citizens are calling for more banks.

The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4 |Albert J. Beveridge
In the jaundice it seldom fails; and in dropsical cases is frequently administered with success.

Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1 |Thomas Dugdale
The effects were most favourable, and the dropsical symptoms were soon removed by copious urinary discharges.

An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses |William Withering

Dropsical gentleman puts some smelling-salts under the nose of old maid.

The History and Records of the Elephant Club |Knight Russ Ockside and Q. K. Philander Doesticks

Medical definitions for dropsical

dropsical

[ drŏp′sĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Relating to or suffering from dropsy.