痭 (bēng) - Swelling or distention & archaic medical term referring to a type of

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Swelling or distention;

archaic medical term referring to a type of abdominal swelling or distended condition.

Swelling or distentionarchaic medical term referring to a type of

Usage highlights

Abdominal distentionDistention and swellingSwollen pathology

Synonyms

  • 胀— distention; swelling
  • 肿— swelling

Antonyms

  • 缩— contraction; shrinkage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient medical text described a symptom of abdominal distention (腹痭).
  • The term refers to a swollen, enlarged state (痭胀).
  • It was used in classical Chinese medicine to describe certain pathologies.

Collocations

  • Abdominal distention(腹痭)
  • Distention and swelling(痭胀)
  • Swollen pathology(痭症)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese medical texts, not in modern everyday language.
  • Reflects the specialized vocabulary of traditional Chinese medicine for describing physical conditions.

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