2. pl. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of simple ascidians, which formerly included most of the known species. It is sometimes used as a name for the Ascidioidea, or for all the Tunicata.
ASCIGEROUS
As*cig"er*ous, a. Etym: [Ascus + -gerous.] (Bot.)
Defn: Having asci. Loudon.
ASCII; ASCIANS
As"ci*i, As"cians, n. pl. Etym: [L. ascii, pl. of ascius, Gr.
Defn: Persons who, at certain times of the year, have no shadow at noon; — applied to the inhabitants of the torrid zone, who have, twice a year, a vertical sun.
ASCITES
As*ci"tes, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum. Dunglison.
ASCITIC; ASCITICAL
As*cit"ic, As*cit"ic*al, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or affected by, ascites; dropsical.