A medical condition where air becomes trapped in and distends the small intestine, often causing pain and digestive problems.
From aero- (air), entero- (intestine), and ectasia (abnormal dilation or expansion). This is a medical term combining Greek/Latin roots to describe a pathological condition.
Aeroenterectasia happens when swallowing air, eating too fast, or certain intestinal disorders trap gas in the bowels—doctors can spot it on X-rays as dark pockets of air creating a distinctive spotted appearance.
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