Definition of Aerophagia

1. Noun. Swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence).

Generic synonyms: Deglutition, Drink, Swallow

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aerophagia

aeronautics
aeronauts
aeronomer
aeronomers
aeronomic
aeronomical
aeronomies
aeronomist
aeronomists
aeronomy
aeropathy
aeropause
aeropause
aeropauses
aerophagia (current term)
aerophagia (current term)
aerophagy
aerophilatelic
aerophilately
aerophile
aerophile
aerophilic
aerophilic
aerophilous
aerophobe
aerophobes
aerophobia
aerophoby
aerophore
aerophores

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