Definition of Myringa

1. Noun. The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.

Exact synonyms: Eardrum, Tympanic Membrane, Tympanum
Group relationships: Ear
Specialized synonyms: Perforated Eardrum
Terms within: Umbo
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer

Definition of Myringa

1. the eardrum [n -S] - See also: eardrum

Lexicographical Neighbors of Myringa

myriametre
myriametres
myriapod
myriapods
myriarch
myriarchs
myriare
myriares
myrica
myricas
myricetin
myricetins
myricin
myricitrin
myricyl
myringa (current term)
myringas
myringectomy
myringitis
myringomycosis
myringoplasty
myringotomies
myringotomy
myriologist
myriologists
myriologue
myriologues
myriopod
myriopods
myriorama

Literary usage of Myringa

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Edinburgh Medical Journal (1878)
"In the glossary we find " Myringitis, Lat. myringa, the drumhead; and itis, denoting inflammation, p. 213." We believe this book will prove especially ..."

2. The Soluble Ferments and Fermentation by Joseph Reynolds Green (1899)
"... Brassica oleracea (leaf) Medicago sativa (shoot) myringa vulgaris (leaf) Trifolium pratense (shoot) Helianthus tuberosus (leaf) Vitis vinifera (leaf, ..."

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