meteorism
Meaning of meteorism: Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity.
Definition of meteorism
Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites.
Meaning of meteorism: Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity.
Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites.
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