tympanites

(tim′pə nīt′ēz′)

noun

a distention of the abdomen by the accumulation of gas or air in the intestines or peritoneal cavity

Origin: ME < LL < Gr tympanitēs < tympanon: see tympan

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noun

A distention of the abdomen resulting from the accumulation of gas or air in the intestine or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympany.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin tympanītēs

Origin: , from Greek tumpanītēs

Origin: , from tumpanon, drum

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