tympanites
tym·pa·ni·tes
A distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gasA distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gas.
/ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiːz/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gas.
distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Coined based on Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon).Coined based on Ancient Greek τύμπανον (túmpanon).
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedtympanitis
Derivedtympanitic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable