Meteorism
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Meteorism
noun
- In <em>pathology</em>, flatulent distention of the abdomen; tympanitis.
- Flatulent distention of the abdomen; tympanites.
- A rapid accumulation of gas in the intestine. Meteorism is typically a sign of bowel necrosis from bacterial infection, a life-threatening surgical emergency, and is usually caused by the consumption of large quantities of undercooked pork.
Anagrams of Meteorism
No exact anagrams found for "meteorism". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
m3
e1
t1
e1
o1
r1
i1
s1
m3
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Meteorism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Not Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Not Valid
Words With Friends: Not Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Meteorism"
Meteorism is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Meteorism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "meteorism" is a medium-scoring word.