bloating

Meanings

• noun

  The feeling of discomfort or pain in the abdomen caused by the accumulation of intestinal gas.

  - "I have been experiencing bloating after every meal."
  - "Bloating can be a symptom of various digestive disorders."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bloating
boating , coating , moating

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Variants

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bloat , bloated , bloating , bloats

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Etymology

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The term 'bloating' comes from the Old English word 'blawan', which means 'to blow'. It refers to the swelling and expansion of the abdomen due to the accumulation of gas in the intestines.

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Trivia

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1. Bloating can also be caused by certain medications, such as antibiotics and antidepressants.

2. The ancient Egyptians believed that bloating was caused by the buildup of wind in the body and recommended holding one's breath to relieve it.

3. Bloating can also be a symptom of pregnancy, especially in the early stages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gas: Bloating is often caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines. Gas can be produced by the breakdown of food in the digestive system or by the fermentation of undigested food by bacteria in the colon.

2. Digestive Disorders: Bloating can be a symptom of various digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and gastroparesis.

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Culture

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Bloating is a common experience and has been depicted in various forms of art and literature. For instance, in the novel 'Moby Dick', the character Queequeg describes his bloated appearance after consuming a large meal.

How to Memorize "bloating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon filling up with gas until it becomes swollen and rounded. This is what happens to the abdomen during bloating.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bloating' with the feeling of discomfort and pain in the abdomen caused by the accumulation of gas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym BLOAT to remember the causes of bloating: B - Beans, L - Lactose, O - Overeating, A - Artificial sweeteners, T - Tic Tacs

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