Gas in the digestive system that is released from the body, often with embarrassing sounds.
From Latin 'flatus' meaning a blowing or wind, combined with the suffix '-ence.' The Latin root comes from 'flare' meaning to blow, the same origin as 'inflate' and 'deflate.'
Scientists estimate that humans produce about 14-25 times of gas daily, and it's actually essential for digestive health—your gut bacteria are basically little fermentation factories, which is why beans have such a powerful reputation.
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