noun
- the act of belching or burping; the release of gas from the stomach through the mouth
Usage: formal; medical
Examples
- The doctor asked about any symptoms of eructation after meals.
- Excessive eructation can be a sign of digestive issues.
- The medical report noted frequent eructation as a side effect.
- Eructation is a normal bodily function that helps release trapped gas.
- The patient complained of painful eructation following surgery.
- Certain foods can increase the likelihood of eructation.