Definition

A rumbling sound that happens in the stomach or intestines when gas moves through them.

Example

After eating a big meal, I could hear a loud borborygmus in my stomach.

Conversation

I can't believe my stomach is making that weird noise again.

Oh, you mean the borborygmus? It happens to me all the time.

It's so embarrassing, especially in a quiet room.

I know, right? But it's just your intestines doing their thing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Borborygmus is derived from the Greek word "borborygmos" (meaning a rumbling or gurgling sound). The term refers specifically to the sounds produced by the movement of gas in the intestines, often associated with hunger or digestion.

Memory Tip

Imagine the gurgling sounds in your stomach when you're hungry — that's what borborygmus describes.

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