Borborygmatic

/ˌbɔːrbərɪɡˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by borborygmi (intestinal rumbling sounds).

Etymology

From 'borborygm' plus the suffix '-atic' (or '-atic' from Greek '-atikos'), following standard medical terminology formation to create an adjective form.

Kelly Says

This is one of those wonderful medical words that sounds funny but is completely scientific—doctors still use it to describe belly noises during physical exams!

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