dropsies

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by unintentional or repeated dropping of objects, which may be a symptom of various neurological disorders.

  - "The patient's dropsies became worse after the diagnosis of his neurological condition."
  - "Despite her dropsies, she managed to finish the marathon with a personal best."

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Synonyms

water sickness

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Variants

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dropsies , dropsy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dropsia' meaning 'watery', due to the belief that the condition was caused by excessive water retention.

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Trivia

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1. Dropsies was first described in medical literature in the 16th century.

2. The condition can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neurological Disorders: A group of conditions affecting the nervous system, including Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Huntington's disease.

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Culture

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Dropsies has been depicted in various forms of media, including literature and medical documentaries, to raise awareness about neurological disorders.

How to Memorize "dropsies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person repeatedly dropping objects, such as a ball or a glass, to remember the meaning of dropsies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word dropsies with the image of a person with a neurological condition, such as Parkinson's disease, to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word dropsies with the acronym 'Drops' for 'Disorder of Repeatedly Dropping Objects'.

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