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tympanitis

American

[tim-puh-nahy-tis] / ˌtɪm pəˈnaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the middle ear; otitis media.

tympanitis British

/ ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

Also called: otitis media. inflammation of the eardrum

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Etymology

Origin of tympanitis

First recorded in 1790–1800; tympan(um) + -itis

Example Sentences

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In the cir cumstances it was remarkable that even Japan's dauntless old Lion should remember General Ugaki's tympanitis, roar at him feebly, "How's your ear?"

From Time Magazine Archive

The improper feeding of the animals caused gastric disturbances, alternately diarrhoea and constipation, enormous tympanitis, peritonitis.

From Napoleon's Campaign in Russia Anno 1812 by Rose, Achilles

In chronic tympanitis, it is sometimes advisable to leave the cannula in position by tying a tape to the flange, passing it around the body and tying.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

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