flatulence

[ flach-uh-luhns ]

/ ˈflætʃ ə ləns /

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noun

the condition of having an accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal: To avoid the uncomfortable feeling of flatulence, increase your fiber intake gradually.

the expulsion of alimentary gas through the anus: Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, flatulence, and headache.

inflated and empty speech or writing; unsupported pretension; pomposity: His lectures, noted for their flatulence, were popular fodder for mocking.

Sometimes flat·u·len·cy .

Origin of flatulence

First recorded in 1700–10; from French ; flatul(ent) + -ence

Words nearby flatulence

flattish, flattop, flat-track bully, flat tuning, flatulate, flatulence, flatulent, flat universe, flatus, flatware, flat wart

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Example sentences from the Web for flatulence

Flatulence is seen in infants suffering from intestinal indigestion and the food is nearly always at fault.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
It was entitled 'The Art of Flatulence', and it consisted of a number of rules and definitions.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists|Robert Tressell
Flatulence (ventositas) is likewise a cause of gout, as we have already hinted.
Gilbertus Anglicus|Henry Ebenezer Handerson
Flatulence is not inserted; but Flatulency is said to be 'windiness; fulness of wind.'
Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works|Anonymous

Flatulence, eructations of gas, and borborygmi are controlled by strict diet according to the rules given.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

Medical definitions for flatulence

flatulence

[ flăch′ə-ləns ]

n.

The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.

Other words from flatulence

flat′u•lent adj.

单词	flatulence
释义	flatulence [ flach-uh-luhns ] / ˈflætʃ ə ləns / SEE SYNONYMS FOR flatulence ON THESAURUS.COM noun the condition of having an accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal: To avoid the uncomfortable feeling of flatulence, increase your fiber intake gradually. the expulsion of alimentary gas through the anus: Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, flatulence, and headache. inflated and empty speech or writing; unsupported pretension; pomposity: His lectures, noted for their flatulence, were popular fodder for mocking. Sometimes flat·u·len·cy . Origin of flatulence First recorded in 1700–10; from French ; flatul(ent) + -ence Words nearby flatulence flattish, flattop, flat-track bully, flat tuning, flatulate, flatulence, flatulent, flat universe, flatus, flatware, flat wart Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for flatulence Flatulence is seen in infants suffering from intestinal indigestion and the food is nearly always at fault. The Mother and Her Child\|William S. Sadler It was entitled 'The Art of Flatulence', and it consisted of a number of rules and definitions. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists\|Robert Tressell Flatulence (ventositas) is likewise a cause of gout, as we have already hinted. Gilbertus Anglicus\|Henry Ebenezer Handerson Flatulence is not inserted; but Flatulency is said to be 'windiness; fulness of wind.' Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works\|Anonymous Flatulence, eructations of gas, and borborygmi are controlled by strict diet according to the rules given. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various Words related to flatulence bombast, boasting, claptrap, babble, fustian, turgidity, twaddle, windiness, hot air Medical definitions for flatulence flatulence [ flăch′ə-ləns ] n. The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract. Other words from flatulence flat′u•lent adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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flatulence

noun

Origin of flatulence

Words nearby flatulence

Example sentences from the Web for flatulence

Words related to flatulence

Medical definitions for flatulence

n.

Other words from flatulence