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| Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites. |
Previous Definitions: | metastasis, metastasize, metastatic, metastatic cancer, metasynchronous | Next Definitions: | metformin, metformin hydrochloride, methadone hydrochloride, methodology, methotrexate |
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