tympanites

noun

tym·​pa·​ni·​tes ˌtim-pə-ˈnī-tēz 

: a distension of the abdomen caused by accumulation of gas in the intestinal tract or peritoneal cavity

tympanitic

ˌtim-pə-ˈni-tik 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek tympanitēs, from tympanon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

tympanites

noun

tym·​pa·​ni·​tes ˌtim-pə-ˈnīt-ēz 

: a distension of the abdomen caused by accumulation of gas in the intestinal tract or peritoneal cavity