n. 1. 1 a genus comprising the squash bugs. Syn. -- genus Anasa. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
‖n. [ NL., from Gr. 'ana` throughout + sa`rx, sarko`s, flesh. ] (Med.) Severe generalized edema. [ 1913 Webster + AS ]
a. Belonging, or affected by, anasarca, or dropsy; dropsical. Wiseman. [ 1913 Webster ]