flatulence

flatulence definition - medical

flat·u·lence (flăchˈə-ləns) or flat·u·len·cy (flăchˈə-lən-sē)

noun
The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.

Related Forms:

  • flatˈu·lent adjective

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