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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..
Use meteorism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Meteorism means 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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Use meteorism where its definition matches the intended context.
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