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flatulence
noun
flat·u·lence
ˈfla-chə-lən(t)s
Examples of flatulence in a Sentence
symptoms include nausea, flatulence, and cramps
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There are too many scenes amped up with anthem songs from the likes of Billy Idol, Gloria Estefan etc., and too many flatulence jokes.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The plant has also been used to relieve flatulence and bloating and to treat nervous system disorders.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
This cuts off one exit route for gas leaving the stomach, causing gurgling in the neck and chest as gas gets trapped, which leads to bloating and flatulence as gas travels the other way through the digestive tract.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2024
The most frequently reported include diarrhea, bloating, and flatulence, likely due to flaxseed's high fiber content.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Flatulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatulence. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
flatulence
noun
flat·u·lence
ˈflach-ə-lən(t)s
: the presence of too much gas or air in the stomach or intestine
Medical Definition
flatulence
noun
flat·u·lence
ˈflach-ə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being flatulent
More from Merriam-Webster on flatulence
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