meteorism
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A rapid accumulation of gas in the intestineA 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.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Origin
From Ancient Greek μετεωρίζω (meteōrízō, “raise up, of wind rising from the stomach, suffeFrom Ancient Greek μετεωρίζω (meteōrízō, “raise up, of wind rising from the stomach, suffer from flatulence”).
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Forms
plural: meteorisms| Singular | meteorism |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable