Definitions

1. noun

A resonant sound, especially one of hollow, metallic tone, often heard in the chest or abdomen, typically caused by gas in the digestive tract or the movement of air through a hollow organ or cavity.

“The doctor listened to the patient’s tympany to diagnose the cause of the discomfort.”

2. verb

To produce or be accompanied by a resonant sound, especially one of hollow, metallic tone.

“The metal pipe tympanied loudly when the water pipe burst.”