Borborygmic

/ˌbɔːrbərɪɡˈmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by borborygmi; producing or accompanied by intestinal rumbling sounds.

Etymology

From 'borborygm' plus the suffix '-ic,' following the standard medical/scientific pattern of forming adjectives that describe conditions or characteristics.

Kelly Says

The condition of having frequent borborygmic sounds is completely normal but socially awkward—everyone's intestines do this, but we invented a fancy word so doctors could discuss it professionally!

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