Meteorism

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA rapid accumulation of gas in the intestine. It is typically a sign of bowel necrosis from bacterial infection, a life-threatening surgical emergency, and is usually caused by the consumption of large quantities of undercooked pork.

Synonyms

pneumobilia enterostaxis fat embolism enterospasm enteromegaly air embolism stomach staggers mesenteritis macroembolism toxic megacolon pneumatosis coprostasis

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