Digestive Health Terminology

noun the outer husk of cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or grinding

• Bran is a type of cereal made from the outer layer of grains.
• I like to sprinkle bran on top of my yogurt for added fiber.
• Hey, pass me some of that bran cereal, will ya?
• The bran of society, the working class, often goes unnoticed and underappreciated.

noun a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces

• Constipation is a common digestive issue that can be caused by various factors.
• I hate dealing with constipation, it's so uncomfortable.
• I feel so backed up, must be the constipation kicking in.
• His inability to make a decision felt like a form of mental constipation.

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'constipated' describes a person who is experiencing difficulty in passing stool

• The patient is experiencing discomfort due to being constipated.
• I can't eat anymore, I feel so constipated.
• Ugh, I'm so backed up, I must be constipated.
• The traffic congestion was so bad, it felt like the city was constipated.

adjective relating to or having excessive gas in the digestive system, causing flatulence

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a flatulent condition due to excessive gas in the digestive system.
• My uncle is always so flatulent after eating beans.
• I can't sit next to Bob during the movie, he's so flatulent!
• The political debate was so heated, it felt like a flatulent atmosphere in the room.

noun a burning sensation or pain in the chest, caused by acid reflux from the stomach

• Many people experience heartburn after eating spicy foods.
• I always get heartburn when I eat too much pizza.
• I had mad heartburn after that hot sauce challenge.
• The stress of the situation caused a lot of heartburn for the team leader.

noun a condition in which there is difficulty in digesting food

• The patient complained of severe indigestion after eating a heavy meal.
• I always get indigestion when I eat too fast.
• I had mad indigestion after eating that greasy burger.
• Dealing with that difficult client gave me a bad case of indigestion.

noun A substance that promotes bowel movements and relieves constipation.

adjective Relating to or serving as a laxative.

• The doctor prescribed a gentle laxative to help with the patient's constipation.
• I need to grab some laxatives from the pharmacy before we leave.
• I heard that using a laxative can help you drop a few pounds quickly.
• Sometimes a good cry can act as an emotional laxative, releasing built-up tension and stress.

noun a substance that promotes the expulsion of gas from the stomach or intestines

adjective relating to or having the effect of relieving flatulence

• The doctor recommended a carminative herb to help with the patient's digestive issues.
• My grandmother swears by carminative teas for relieving gas.
• I always keep some carminative drops in my bag for when I eat too much.
• His calming presence was like a carminative for the tense situation.