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Webster 1913 Edition


Tympanites

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Tymˊpa-ni′tes

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Noun.
[L., fr. Gr.
τυμπανίτης
, fr.
τύμπανον
a kettledrum.]
(Med.)
A flatulent distention of the belly; tympany.

Webster 1828 Edition


Tympanites

TYM'PANITES

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Noun.
In medicine, a flatulent distention of the belly; wind dropsy; tympany.