eructation
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eruc·ta·tion

noun \i-ˌrək-ˈtā-shən, ˌē-\

Definition of ERUCTATION

: an act or instance of belching

Examples of ERUCTATION

  1. <an enormous eructation that startled everyone within earshot>

First Known Use of ERUCTATION

15th century

Related to ERUCTATION

Synonyms
burp, belch

Other Physiology Terms

flux, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

eruc·ta·tion

noun \i-ˌrək-ˈtā-shən, ˌē-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ERUCTATION

: an act or instance of belching

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