aeroenterectasia
|aer-o-en-ter-ec-ta-sia|
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/ˌɛəroʊˌɛntəˌrɛkˈteɪʒə/
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/ˌeərəʊˌɛntəˌrɛkˈteɪʒə/
intestinal air distension
Etymology
'aeroenterectasia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air', 'enteron' meaning 'intestine', and 'ektasis' meaning 'extension'.
'aeroenterectasia' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a specific medical condition related to the intestines.
Initially, it meant 'extension of the intestines due to air', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the abnormal distension of the intestines due to the presence of air or gas.
The patient was diagnosed with aeroenterectasia after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 08:51