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Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-excessive or above-normal vomiting
Tympany
A drum-like sound produced during percussion of a body cavity with significant air content, often heard in the abdomen.
Xiphoid Process
The small, cartilaginous projection at the lower end of the sternum, which can become ossified in adults.
Aortic Pulsations
The rhythmic expansion and contraction felt over the aorta, reflecting the heartbeat and blood flow.
Peristalsis
The coordinated, rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle that occur in the digestive tract to move food and waste products through the body.
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