Definition of Tympanic membrane

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

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

Definition of Tympanic membrane

1. Noun. (context: anatomy) eardrum ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Tympanic membrane

1. The eardrum. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tympanic Membrane

tympanic attic
tympanic body
tympanic bone
tympanic canal
tympanic canaliculus
tympanic cavity
tympanic cells
tympanic enlargement
tympanic ganglion
tympanic gland
tympanic groove
tympanic incisure
tympanic intumescence
tympanic labium of limbus of spiral lamina
tympanic lip of limbus of spiral lamina
tympanic membrane (current term)
tympanic membrane perforation
tympanic nerve
tympanic notch
tympanic opening of auditory tube
tympanic opening of canaliculi for chorda tympani
tympanic opening of eustachian tube
tympanic part of temporal bone
tympanic plate of temporal bone
tympanic plexus
tympanic promontory
tympanic ring
tympanic sinus
tympanic vein
tympanic veins

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