Synonyms for meteorism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 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.
Forms
- Plural
- meteorisms → hoofs…
Example sentences
- hoof If nobody gives us a ride, we'll have to hoof it.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| meteorism | falling | |
| hoof | rising | |
| tympanites | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- hoof1
- 10 letters
- tympanites