meteorism

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Synonyms: meteorist, meteoric, methodism, meteorite, meliorism, meteors, meteorize, metopism, heterism, metooism

Antonyms: meteorist, meteoric, methodism, meteorite, meliorism, meteors, meteorize, metopism, heterism, metooism

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Noun

1. 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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