tympanitic

/ˌtɪmpəˈnɪtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by tympanites (abdominal swelling due to gas).
    • The patient's tympanitic condition improved after taking the medication.
    • A tympanitic abdomen is common in some digestive disorders.
    • The tympanitic sound when the doctor tapped the belly indicated trapped gas.
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