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Definition of Aerophagia
1. Noun. Swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence).
Medical Definition of Aerophagia
1. The word phage in Greek means to eat. Aerophagia is literally to eat air. Aerophagia is a common cause of gas in the stomach. Everyone swallows small amounts of air when eating or drinking. However, rapid eating or drinking, chewing gum, smoking, or ill-fitting dentures may cause a significant increase in swallowed air. (12 Dec 1998)
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