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tympanitis

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

noun

Pathology.

  1. inflammation of the middle ear; otitis media.

tympanitis British  
/ ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. Also called: otitis media.  inflammation of the eardrum

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Etymology

Origin of tympanitis

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

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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.

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