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meteorisms

meteorisms is the plural of meteorism.

Meaning of meteorism

Noun

meteorism (countable and uncountable, plural meteorisms)

  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.

Questions about meteorisms

What is meteorisms the plural of?
Meteorisms is the plural of meteorism.

Words near meteorisms in the dictionary

  1. meteoric waters
  2. meteorical
  3. meteorically
  4. meteoring
  5. meteorism
  6. meteorisms
  7. meteorist
  8. meteoristic
  9. meteorists
  10. meteorital
  11. meteorite

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