hydropic /haɪˈdɹɒpɪk/ adjective4 •Dropsical; pertaining to or suffering from dropsy (edema).Every lust is a kind of hydropic distemper, and the more we drink the more we shall thirst. — 1694 •Swollen with water; characterized by swelling and accumulation of fluid.Ultrastructure of hydropic swelling of a liver cell. — 2013 •Having a yolk deficiency. •(no longer used) Insatiably thirsty (like someone with dropsy).The worlds whole sap is sunke: / The generall balme th'hydroptique earth hath drunk […]. — 1631 formsmore hydropic · most hydropic