tympanitis

/ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtɪs/
noun
  1. Inflammation of the eardrum (tympanic membrane).
    • Tympanitis often accompanies middle ear infections.
    • The doctor used an otoscope to check for signs of tympanitis.
    • The child was diagnosed with tympanitis after complaining of ear pain.
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