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aerophagia

[ air-uh-fey-juh, -jee-uh ]

noun

Psychiatry.
  1. swallowing of air, sometimes due to nervousness or anxiety.


aerophagia

/ ˌɛərəˈfeɪdʒɪə; -dʒə; ɛəˈrɒfədzɪ /

noun

  1. 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

First recorded in 1900–05; aero- + -phagia
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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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