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aerophagia
[ air-uh-fey-juh, -jee-uh ]
noun
Psychiatry.
- swallowing of air, sometimes due to nervousness or anxiety.
aerophagia
/ ˌɛərəˈfeɪdʒɪə; -dʒə; ɛəˈrɒfədzɪ /
noun
- spasmodic swallowing of air, a habit that can lead to belching and stomach pain
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ·DZ·· [ai-, rof, -, uh, -jist], noun
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aerophagia1
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Example Sentences
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With regard to the first of these problems, there is a condition that involves swallowing excessive amounts of air during and between meals, known as aerophagia.
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Less commonly, intestinal gas can result from aerophagia, or swallowing air.
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Initially she considered aerophagia, in which the habit of swallowing air causes bloating and discomfort.
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