bloating
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-001113
A swelling or feeling of fullness in the abdomen. Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and can be caused by many things, including overeating, lactose intolerance, and constipation. Bloating can also be a side effect of cancer or cancer treatment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-001113 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ONC-001113",
"term": "bloating",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "A swelling or feeling of fullness in the abdomen. Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and can be caused by many things, including overeating, lactose intolerance, and constipation. Bloating can also be a side effect of cancer or cancer treatment.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/bloating/"
}
Record 3,662 of 17,721 in Oncology and biomedicine terminology (MLC-0111). Request the full dataset.