Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tormina
Noun
/tɔrˈminə/
Definition
Tormina refers to a medical term used to describe intermittent or occasional abdominal pain, often associated with gastrointestinal disturbances.
Examples
- After eating the rich meal, he experienced tormina that lasted for hours.
- The patient reported tormina episodes that occurred after every meal.
Meaning
The term is primarily used in a clinical context to explain a type of discomfort that can be caused by various underlying conditions, particularly those affecting the digestive tract.
Synonyms
- Abdominal cramping
- Stomach pain
- Colicky pain
