Tympanites
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008999
Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called meteorism.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-008999 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | meteorism |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ONC-008999",
"term": "Tympanites",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called meteorism.",
"synonyms": [
"meteorism"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/tympanites/"
}
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