The medical term for the passage of gas through the anus is:
A) flatulence.
B) choledocholithiasis.
C) diverticulosis.
D) steatorrhea.

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Flatulence is the medical term for passing gas through the anus. Choledocholithiasis is the presence of stones in the common bile duct, diverticulosis is the presence of small pouches in the colon, and steatorrhea is the presence of fatty stools.

The Medical Term for the Passage of Gas Through the Anus