Definition of flatus
: gas generated in the stomach or bowels
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The sigh was because the question was actually quite common—which became obvious as scientists on Twitter revealed that they, too, had been queried as to the flatus status of their study animals.
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Origin and Etymology of flatus
Latin, act of blowing, act of breaking wind
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medical Definition of flatus
: gas generated in the stomach or bowels
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