flatulence /flat·u·lence/ (flat´u-lens) excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine.
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flat·u·lence (fl ch  -lns) or flat·u·len·cy (flch-ln-s )n. The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract. flat u·lent adj. |
Flatulence
Excess gas in the digestive tract.
Mentioned in: Antigas Agents
flatulence
[flach′ələns]
Etymology: L, flatus, a blowing
the presence of an excessive amount of air or gas in the stomach and intestinal tract, causing distension of the organs and in some cases mild to moderate pain.
flatulence
excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine, released through the anus.
flatulence
GI disease Excess passage of noxious volatiles per anus; borborygmi are associated with legumes, nonabsorbable carbohydrates–eg, fruits, vegetables, lactose, wheat, cryptococcal infection, and iron and vitamin E deficiencies;
in most subjects, CH4 production is low, but ↑ dramatically in colorectal cancer, reflecting a change in flora World record farting Bernard Clemmens, London, UK, sustained a fart for a record 2 mins, 42 secs Management A fabis
abstinentis; gastric gas may respond to simethicone, intestinal gas to activated charcoal. See Legumes.
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