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Noun: aerophagia  ,eh-ru'fey-ju
  1. Swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence)
    "Her habit of eating quickly often led to aerophagia"

Derived forms: aerophagias

Type of: deglutition [technical], drink, swallow

Encyclopedia: Aerophagia