METEORISMS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word meteorisms. (close relations)
Definition of METEORISMS
meteorism
Best Alternative Words for METEORISMS
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distension | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of expanding by pressure from within • the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions | ||||||||
flatulence | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • pompously embellished language | ||||||||
gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
bloating | nounn | |||||||
noun • swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas verb • become bloated or swollen or puff up • make bloated or swollen | ||||||||
tympany | nounn | |||||||
noun • The sound made by beating a drum. • Tympanites (distention of the abdomen). • Inflation; conceit; bombast; turgidness. |