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VETERINARY PATHOLOGY. 



affection of the subarachnoidean spaces and internal hydroce- 

 phalus an alTection of the ventricles of the brain. 



Anasarca: an abnormal accunnilation of oedeniatous fluid 

 in the subcutaneous areolar tissue. 



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Fig. SI. — Suln-utaue<ni8 Oedema, < auscd by 



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Appearance. Macroscopic. — Oedema of the body cavities 

 results in their distention and in the displacement of the normal 

 cavity contents as a result of the accumulated fluid. The serous 

 membrane becomes discolored. Oedematous fluid is thin, water- 

 like, pale yellow, or colorless, contains less albumin and is less 

 coagulable than either blood serum or inflammatory exudate. 

 An oedematous tissue is swollen, flabby, soft and pits upon 



