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flatulence
This term is primarily used in medical or formal contexts to describe the physiological process of gas accumulation and expulsion. While it is a precise clinical term, using it in casual social settings can feel overly clinical or stiff, where more colloquial terms are typically preferred.
As an uncountable noun, it refers to the general condition or the process itself. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it describes a state of being or a biological phenomenon rather than a discrete, countable object.
Meanings
Examples
Certain legumes are known to cause excessive flatulence in some people.
The patient complained of abdominal pain and flatulence.
Is it normal to experience flatulence after a high fiber meal?
He felt a sudden surge of flatulence during the quiet meeting.
The doctor explained that flatulence is a natural part of digestion.
My stomach is so bloated and the flatulence is unbearable.
Avoid carbonated drinks if you want to minimize flatulence.