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flatus

/fley-tuhs/US // ˈfleɪ təs //UK // (ˈfleɪtəs) //

胀气,屁屁,胀胀气,胀气的人

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural fla·tus·es.

    • : intestinal gas produced by bacterial action on waste matter in the intestines and composed primarily of hydrogen sulfide and varying amounts of methane.

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Examples

  • There should be proper control of flatus and motions from the date of operation.

  • The plebs plebis think that the cause is wind or flatus, and that they get rid of the ague by belching.

  • The stomach and bowels are liable to distension by flatus, sometimes to the extent of producing colicky pains.

  • If the gangrenous portion be very full of fæces or flatus, incisions may be made into it.

  • This is especially the case where much flatus is generated, or where the patient is naturally stout.

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