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flatus

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fla·tus  (flts)
n.
Gas generated in or expelled from the digestive tract, especially the stomach or intestines.
[Latin fltus, wind, fart, from flre, to blow; see bhl- in Indo-European roots.]
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Noun1.flatusflatus - a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
breaking wind, fart, farting, wind
inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus


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From the direct ("Identification of gases responsible for the odor of human flatus and evaluation of a device purported to reduce this odor") to the philosophical ("An understanding of excessive intestinal gas") to the provocative ("Colonic gas explosion--is a fire extinguisher necessary?
Who ya gonna call? GasBusters. (Cover Story) by Liebman, Bonnie / Nutrition Action Healthletter
She also reported having flatus incontinence and urinary losses during a hearty laugh, a strong cough, or a sneeze.
The effects of a progressive exercise program with surface ... by Quinn, Lori / Physical Therapy
The term anal incontinence describes any involuntary passing of flatus, solid or liquid material from the anus.
A care model for faecal incontinence management in the community. ... by Jones-Roberts, Andrew / Australian Nursing Journal
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