Gastrointestinal Disorders Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a condition of being distended, especially an abnormal swelling or increase in size

  • The doctor noted the presence of abdominal distension in the patient's physical examination.
  • She complained of feeling bloated and experiencing distension after eating a large meal.
  • I can't believe how much distension I have after all that junk food.
  • The distension of the truth in his story was evident as inconsistencies began to surface.

noun a condition characterized by the excessive production of gas in the digestive system

  • The doctor explained that excessive flatulence can be caused by certain foods.
  • I always feel embarrassed when I have flatulence in public.
  • Dude, did you just let out some serious flatulence?
  • His words were like a cloud of flatulence, filling the room with discomfort.