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OP Can anyone add to this list of "technical terms" for "bodily functions/actions" ?
horripilation (goose-flesh; goose-bumps)
micturition (peeing)
singultus (hiccups)
onychophagia (nailbiting)
sternutation (sneezing)
nictitation (blinking)
oscitancy [?] (yawning)
stertoration (snoring)
mastication (chewing)
deglutition (swallowing)
emesis (vomiting)
ambulation (walking)
respiration (breathing)
expectorate (spit)
borborygmus (a tummy rumble)
eructation (burbing)
flatulation (farting)
coitus reservatus (you know)
coitus interruptus (ditto)
eating ____________
sleeping ____________
dreaming ____________
coughing ____________
whispering ____________
itching (a scratch) ____________
sighing ____________
going "tsk tsk tsk" with disapproval ____________
winking ____________
clicking one's neck or nuckles ____________
getting a cramp (in the leg, for example) ____________
e.t.c.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Technical terms for body functions Homo Loquens 11/06/05 02:26 AM Re: Technical terms for body functions of troy 11/06/05 02:38 AM Re: Technical terms for body functions Father Steve 11/06/05 02:44 AM Re: Technical terms for body functions Marianna 11/06/05 12:32 PM Re: Technical terms for body functions Logwood 11/06/05 12:43 PM Re: Technical terms for body functions Homo Loquens 11/06/05 02:04 PM Re: Technical terms for body functions Father Steve 11/06/05 03:04 PM Re: Technical terms for body functions tsuwm 11/06/05 05:06 PM Re: Technical terms for body functions Homo Loquens 11/07/05 01:45 AM Re: Technical terms for body functions TEd Remington 11/07/05 12:12 PM Re: Technical terms for body functions Homo Loquens 11/07/05 02:35 PM
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