In other species: dog , pig , cattle , sheep

Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s)s (MIM numbers): 215140 (trait) , 236750 (trait)

Mendelian trait/disorder: unknown

Considered a defect: yes

Cross-species summary: Accumulation of fluid in the whole body of the newborn. Also known as anasarca.

Species-specific description: See Robinson (1958, pp. 352-353).