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Bloating (BLO-ting)

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 Related Terms
• Abdomen
• Distention
• Diaphragm
 
 
Definition: Fullness or swelling in the abdomen that often occurs after meals.

Common Misspellings: bloting, bloatting

Elsewhere on the Web:

Abdomen, swollen - WebMD
Common causes of distention as well as home treatments.

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