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inflatus

inflatus

9.9
A swollen state often caused by gas in a body part
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈfleɪtəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inflación
  • The doctor noted an inflatus in the patient's abdomen during the examination.

Examples

  • After the meal, he complained of discomfort caused by inflatus.

  • The radiograph showed an inflatus of the stomach.

  • An inflatus can cause discomfort and pain.

  • Doctors noted an inflatus in the patient's stomach.

  • The doctor noted an inflatus in the patient's abdomen during the examination.

  • After the meal, he complained of discomfort caused by inflatus.

  • Doctors noted an inflatus in the patient's stomach.

Synonyms

inflation
vsinflatus
3 4.1

Filling something with air or gas so it becomes larger

is the resulting swollen state rather than the filling action
bulging
vsinflatus
2 3.6

Sticking out in a rounded shape because something inside pushes

is swelling from trapped gas rather than only outward shape
engorgement
vsinflatus
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A body part that is filled with blood or fluid and looks swollen

is swelling from gas rather than abnormal fluid filling
tympany
vsinflatus
  • Specialized
9.5

A drum-like sound from a swollen belly filled with gas

is a general swollen state from gas in any body part
swellness
vsinflatus
8.8

A part of the body that is larger than normal

is the same swelling idea but specifically caused by gas presence
intumescency
vsinflatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A body part that swells because blood or other liquid collects there

is swelling caused by gas rather than by blood or fluids

Antonyms

1 3.7

Letting air out of a tire or balloon

How Swollen

distension
  • UK
1 8.9
inflatus
  • Specialized
9.9
bloating
4 3.7
normal
1.0

Surface Forms

inflatus singular
inflatuses plural

Etymology

Inflatus comes from Latin inflare 'to blow into', meaning 'filled' with air, so doctors use the noun inflatus to describe a swelling caused by gas trapped in a body part.