Preferred term
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- 2026-05-28T14:19:30
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abdominal distension
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Augmentation du volume ou gonflement de l’abdomen, pouvant être liée à une accumulation anormale d’aliments, de gaz ou de liquide dans la cavité abdominale, à la gestation ou à une hernie de la paroi abdominale.
- Aumento de volumen o hinchazón del abdomen, que puede deberse a la acumulación anormal de alimento, gas o líquido en la cavidad abdominal, embarazo o hernia de la pared abdominal.
- Enlargement or swelling of the abdomen, which may be due to pregnancy, abnormal accumulation of food, gas or fluid in the abdominal cavity, or herniation of the abdominal wall.
Broader concept
Broader conceptScope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- “Abdominal distension” is used for visible abdominal enlargement or swelling as a clinical sign. When the underlying cause is known, more specific concepts such as “bloat” or “ascites” may be used.
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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distension abdominale
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- 2024-10-31T14:55:25
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Portuguese
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distensão abdominal
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- 2024-10-31T14:57:30
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- 4742296c
Spanish
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Distensión abdominal
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- 2024-10-31T14:56:32
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- 4742296c
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4742296c