Tympanites (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Pathology.
  1. distention of the abdominal wall, as in peritonitis, caused by the accumulation of gas or air in the intestine or peritoneal cavity.
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  1. distension of the abdomen caused by an abnormal accumulation of gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity, as in peritonitis
Tympanites (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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