borborygmo-, borborygm- (Greek > Latin: intestinal rumblings, to rumble; gurgling, and splashings).borborology (bohr" buh RUHL uh jee):
Gross language, filthy talk.
borborygmic (bohr" boh RIG mik):
Characterized by borborygmus or rumblings. A rumbling in the bowels.
borborygmite (bohr" boh RIG might):
A user of foul language.
borborygmus (singular, bohr" boh RIG muhs),
borborygmi (plural, bohr" boh RIG mi, bohr" boh RIG migh):
Rumbling or gurgling noises produced by movement of gas in the alimentary canal, and audible at a distance.
borborygamiphobia:
A fear that people will hear the rumbling, gurgling, etc. in the stomach or intestines that are produced by gas in the alimentary canal and that is audible at a distance. Some people are so afraid that others will hear these sounds that they become social phobics and avoid public gatherings or situations where others may hear them.
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