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

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of tympanites was in the 14th century

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“Tympanites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tympanites. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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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

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