aer·o·pha·gia (âr  -f  j)n. The abnormal, spasmodic swallowing of air, especially as a symptom of hysteria. |
aerophagia [ˌɛərəˈfeɪdʒɪə -dʒə], aerophagy [ɛəˈrɒfədzɪ]
n
(Medicine) spasmodic swallowing of air, a habit that can lead to belching and stomach pain
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| Noun | 1. | aerophagia - swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence) deglutition, swallow, drink - the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips" |
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