Borborygmus
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Borborygmus
Borborygmus (pronounced: /bɔːrbəˈrɪɡməs/), also known as stomach rumbling, is a medical term used to describe the gurgling or rumbling noise made by the movement of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term "borborygmus" is derived from the Greek word "βορβορυγμός" (borborygmó̱s), which is an onomatopoeic term for such noises.
Related Terms
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Flatulence: The release of gas from the digestive system through the rectum.
- Dyspepsia: Also known as indigestion, a condition of impaired digestion.
- Abdominal distension: A condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Borborygmus
- Wikipedia's article - Borborygmus
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