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adj
Relieving the discomfort of gas in the digestive tract, either by reducing its production (by the gut microbiota) or by inducing its expulsion (whether as belches [upper GI action] or as flatus [lower GI action]).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
A drug or substance that relieves the discomfort of gas in the digestive tract, either by reducing its production (by the gut microbiota) or by inducing its expulsion (whether as belches [upper GI action] or as flatus [lower GI action]).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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adjective satellite
relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: flatus-relieving
Antonyms: none provided
noun
medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
History
From Latin carminātus (“carded”), past participle of Latin carminō (“to card, produce by carding; hence to cleanse”), from carmen (“a card for freeing wool or flax from the coarser parts, and from extraneous matter”).
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