flatulence

flat·u·lence

noun

The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.
Self-importance; pomposity.

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Noun

(uncountable)

The state of having gas, often malodorous, trapped (often released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.
The release of such gas, farting.

Usage notes

A formal Latinate term, used in medical and scientific discourse, but also euphemistically to avoid crude terms such as fart. Compare excrement.

Origin

From French flatulence, ultimately from Latin flÅ (“breathe, blow").

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flatulence - Medical Definition

n.

The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.

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Because these ingredients are not normal canine food, they can lead to digestive disturbances and other unpleasant side-effects including flatulence and irritable bowels.
Diarrhea and Flatulence: Adding cinnamon to foods can help reduce flatulence and fight diarrhea in individuals.
If a man lights his flatulence and subsequently bursts into flames from the waist down, college students will be passing the video evidence from computer to computer for weeks.
Mints make excellent flavorings, and teas and tisanes brewed from mint calm upset stomachs, flatulence and any discomfort in the digestive system.
The patient may complain of excessive gas (flatulence), distended abdomen, weight loss, and generalized weakness.

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