ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tympanites

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiːz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tympanites is a noun meaning (medicine) A distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gas.

Meaning

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

Synonyms for tympanites

Depending on context, synonyms include tympanism, tympany, meteorism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tympany, tympanism, tympanitis, pneumatosis, aerogastria, swagbelly.

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