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Aerophagia

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Habitual swallowing of excess air, leading to bloating, belching, and abdominal discomfort.

Korean

공기연하증

과도한 공기를 습관적으로 삼켜 복부 팽만, 트림, 불편감을 유발하는 상태.

French

Aérophagie

Ingestion habituelle d'air en excès, entraînant ballonnements, éructations et gêne abdominale.

Word parts

  • aer/oRoot(Greek) Air, gas
  • -phagiaSuffix(Greek) Swallowing, eating

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