flatus
intestinal gas produced by bacterial action on waste matter in the intestines and composed primarily of hydrogen sulfide and varying amounts of methane.
Origin of flatus
1- Also called gas.
Words Nearby flatus
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How to use flatus in a sentence
There should be proper control of flatus and motions from the date of operation.
The plebs plebis think that the cause is wind or flatus, and that they get rid of the ague by belching.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) | Charles CreightonThe stomach and bowels are liable to distension by flatus, sometimes to the extent of producing colicky pains.
If the gangrenous portion be very full of fæces or flatus, incisions may be made into it.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery | Joseph BellThis is especially the case where much flatus is generated, or where the patient is naturally stout.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery | Joseph Bell
British Dictionary definitions for flatus
/ (ˈfleɪtəs) /
gas generated in the alimentary canal
Origin of flatus
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