aerophagia
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aer·o·pha·gia
(âr′ə-fā′jə)n.
The swallowing of excess air, resulting in abdominal bloating and belching.
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aerophagia
(ˌɛərəˈfeɪdʒɪə; -dʒə) oraerophagy
n
(Medicine) spasmodic swallowing of air, a habit that can lead to belching and stomach pain
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| Noun | 1. |  aerophagia - swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence)deglutition, swallow, drink - the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips" |
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aer·o·pha·gi·a
, aerophagyn. aerofagia, tragar aire en exceso.
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