aeroperitonia
|aero-peri-to-nia|
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/ˌɛəroʊˌpɛrɪˈtoʊniə/
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/ˌeərəʊˌpɛrɪˈtəʊniə/
air in the peritoneum
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroperitonia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'peritonaion' meaning 'peritoneum'.
Historical Evolution
'aeroperitonia' was derived from the Greek term 'aeroperitonaion' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeroperitonia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'air in the peritoneum', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence of air in the peritoneal cavity.
The patient was diagnosed with aeroperitonia after the surgery.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 05:51