flatulency
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Hysteria is distinguished from hypochondriasis, as in the latter there are no retrograde motions of the alimentary canal, but simply a debility or inirritability of it, with distention and flatulency.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus
His skin continues hot and dry without any observable remissions, with liquid stools and much flatulency and sickness; his water when observed was of a straw colour.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus
Its infusion is of service also against flatulency.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
Each time I had to let my belt buckle out for another notch in order that I might breathe I diagnosed the trouble as a touch of what might be called Harlem flatulency.
From One Third Off by Sarg, Tony
Among them there is never gout in the hands or feet, no catarrh, nor sciatica, nor grievous colics, nor flatulency, nor hard breathing.
From Ideal Commonwealths by More, Thomas, Sir, Saint
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