meteorism English

Meaning meteorism meaning

What does meteorism mean?

meteorism noun

— A 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.

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tympanites

bloating

ballooning

abdominal gas