abdominal cramps and swelling due to flatulence
• (n.) Flatulent distention of the abdomen; tympanites.
(Gr. meteorizein to raise up) tympanites; the presence of gas in the abdomen or intestine.
Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites.
Tympanites, the presence of gas in the abdomen or intestine. ... Origin: Gr. Meteorizein = to raise up ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Flatulent distension of the abdomen with gas in the gut
Me'te·or·ism noun (Medicine) Flatulent distention of the abdomen; tympanites. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mē′tē-ŏ-rizm Synonyms: tympanites
meteorism Distention of the abdomen or intestines due to the presence of gas; tympanites.