flatulence

an excess of air (wind) in the stomach

TRANSLATION

flatulence : die Blähung

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

“NEW YORK, - A few months ago we featured a story about Buck Weimer who had invented a pair of underwear with a flatulence filter inside. Now it seems Mr. Weimer has had a lot of success for his invention. The underwear has the motto "Wear them for the ones you love," however, Weimer says it is a serious medical product. "While we appreciate the humor - and get a lot of that - we recognize that it's a medical product, and it's for people in need. We believe we're certainly fulfilling a service here," Weimer concluded.

(Bizarre News - May 2001)

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“Flatulence” is the common medical term for this common condition.

A more descriptive term is “having the winds”.

Note also the second meaning below:

1. The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.

2. Self-importance; pomposity.

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