flatulence

noun
UK: /ˈflætʃələns/
US: /ˈflætʃələns/

  1. The accumulation of gas in the digestive tract or the expelling of gas from the digestive tract, especially through the anus.

    1. Beans can cause flatulence.
    2. The patient complained of abdominal pain and excessive flatulence after the surgery.

Synonyms

gas wind

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "flatulence" is /ˈflætʃələns/ in British English and /ˈflætʃələns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flatulence": gas, wind.

Example usage of "flatulence": "Beans can cause flatulence.". More examples on the page.