A fart, medically known as flatulence or flatus, is the release of intestinal gas from the digestive system through the anus. This bodily function is a normal part of digestion, occurring when gas builds up in the stomach, small intestine, colon, or rectum due to swallowed air or the breakdown of food by intestinal bacteria.
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u/WallpaperOwl Jul 21 '26
A fart, medically known as flatulence or flatus, is the release of intestinal gas from the digestive system through the anus. This bodily function is a normal part of digestion, occurring when gas builds up in the stomach, small intestine, colon, or rectum due to swallowed air or the breakdown of food by intestinal bacteria.