PNEUMATOSIS
\njˌuːmɐtˈə͡ʊsɪs], \njˌuːmɐtˈəʊsɪs], \n_j_ˌuː_m_ɐ_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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By William R. Warner
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Flatulence. Flatulent distension of the stomach or bowels, or both. Sauvages uses the word synonymously with emphysema. It is now generally employed for every abnormous collection of gaseous matters in any part of the body.
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Emphysema- p. Abdominis, Tympanites-p. Enterica, Colica flatulenta- p. Pericardii, Pneumo-pericardium- p. Pulmonum, Emphysema of the lungs- p. Ventriculi, et Pneumatosis enterica. Flatulence.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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international pitch
- the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz A above middle C