1. abnormal swelling of the abdomen caused by gas accumulation in the intestines or peritoneal cavity
Usage: medical
2. a similar condition in animals, especially ruminants, caused by excessive gas in the stomach
Usage: veterinary

Examples

• The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with tympany after examining its swollen abdomen.
• Tympany in sheep can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
• The patient’s tympany was caused by a bowel obstruction.
• Farmers must watch for signs of tympany in their livestock during grazing season.
• The doctor used percussion to detect tympany in the patient’s abdomen.
• Emergency treatment was needed to relieve the severe tympany in the goat.