TYMPANITES

tympanites

(noun) distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tympanites (uncountable)

(medicine) A distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gas.

Synonyms

• tympanism

• tympany

• meteorism

Source: Wiktionary


Tym`pa*ni"tes, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A flatulent distention of the belly; tympany.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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