Definition of Flatulence

1. Noun. A state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal.


2. Noun. Pompously embellished language.
Exact synonyms: Turgidity, Turgidness
Generic synonyms: Long-windedness, Prolixity, Prolixness, Windiness, Wordiness
Derivative terms: Turgid, Turgid

Definition of Flatulence

1. n. The state or quality of being flatulent.

Definition of Flatulence

1. Noun. The state of having gas, often malodorous, trapped (and often released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart. ¹

2. Noun. The release of such gas, farting. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Flatulence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Flatulence

1. The presence of excessive amounts of air or gases in the stomach or intestine, leading to distention of the organs. Origin: L. Flatulentia This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flatulence

flattest
flattest-chested
flattie
flatties
flatting
flattings
flattish
flattop
flattops
flatty
flatuency
flatulate
flatulated
flatulates
flatulating
flatulence tax
flatulence taxes
flatulences
flatulencies
flatulency
flatulent dyspepsia
flatulently
flatulogenic
flatuosity
flatuous
flatus
flatus-relieving
flatus enema

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