aerenterectasia
|aer-en-ter-ec-ta-sia|
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/ˌɛərɛnˌtɛrɛkˈteɪʒə/
intestinal air dilation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerenterectasia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aer' meaning 'air' and 'enteron' meaning 'intestine', combined with 'ektasis' meaning 'extension'.
Historical Evolution
'aerenterectasia' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a medical condition related to the intestines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'air in the intestines', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the abnormal dilation of the intestines due to the presence of air or gas.
The patient was diagnosed with aerenterectasia after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 08:06