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tympanitic

/ˌtɪm.pəˈnɪt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌtɪm.pəˈnɪt.ɪk/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к тимпании (вздутию живота из-за газов в кишечнике) или поражённое ею.

An obsolete adjective relating to or affected by tympanites (abdominal swelling due to gas in the intestines).

  1. C2formalmedical

    Of or relating to tympanites, which is a condition of abdominal distension caused by gas in the intestinal tract.

    ruОтносящийся к тимпании

    • The patient presented with a tympanitic abdomen upon examination.
    • A tympanitic sound was noted during the percussion of the bowel.
    • The doctor diagnosed the tympanitic condition as a result of intestinal obstruction.

    Synonymstympanic

Forms
  • more tympanitic comparative form
  • most tympanitic superlative form