| borborygm | <medicine> A rumbling or gurgling noise produced by wind in the bowels. Origin: F. Borborygme, fr. Gr, fr. To rumble in the bowels. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| borborygmi | <clinical sign> The rumbling, gurgling, tinkling noises heard on auscultation of the abdomen in conditions of increased intestinal peristalsis. (27 Sep 1997) |
| borborygmus | <clinical sign> A rumbling noise caused by the propulsion of gas through the intestines. (18 Nov 1997) |