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Borborygmi

By Amber J. Tresca, About.com

Updated December 18, 2008

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Definition: The sound that gas makes as it moves through the intestines. It can occur when you're hungry, but it can also happen after meals. It's often called "stomach growling" or "stomach rumbling." Borborygmi is normal and happens to everyone from time to time.
Pronunciation: BOR-boh-RIG-mee
Also Known As: stomach growling
Common Misspellings: borborigmi, borborygmee
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