bloating
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbloʊtɪŋ/
Definition
The sensation of being swollen or distended, usually caused by the accumulation of gas or fluid in the digestive system.
Examples
She experienced severe bloating after consuming dairy products.
Reducing sodium intake can often help alleviate persistent bloating.
Many people mistake simple bloating for actual weight gain.
How to Use bloating
- abdominal bloating (collocation)
- The specific medical or descriptive term for swelling in the stomach area. — "Chronic abdominal bloating should be discussed with a physician."
- suffer from bloating (collocation)
- To experience the condition regularly. — "Many people suffer from bloating during travel due to dietary changes."
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