borborigmus (B2)
noun
Definition
Borborigmus means a rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
Examples
The doctor used borborigmus to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Borborigmus can happen when gas moves through the intestines.
How to Use borborigmus
- intestinal borborigmus (medical collocation)
- A rumbling sound from the intestines. — "The doctor noted intestinal borborigmus during the exam."
- hear borborigmus (verb pattern)
- Notice or listen to the rumbling sound. — "You might hear borborigmus when the room is very quiet."
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