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Definition of Tympanum
1. Noun. The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear.
Exact synonyms: Middle Ear, Tympanic Cavity
Terms within: Bonelet, Ossicle, Ossiculum, Auditory Tube, Eustachian Tube, Hammer, Malleus, Anvil, Incus, Stapes, Stirrup
Group relationships: Auditory Apparatus
Generic synonyms: Bodily Cavity, Cavity, Cavum
Terms within: Bonelet, Ossicle, Ossiculum, Auditory Tube, Eustachian Tube, Hammer, Malleus, Anvil, Incus, Stapes, Stirrup
Group relationships: Auditory Apparatus
Generic synonyms: Bodily Cavity, Cavity, Cavum
2. Noun. The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.
Exact synonyms: Eardrum, Myringa, Tympanic Membrane
Group relationships: Ear
Specialized synonyms: Perforated Eardrum
Terms within: Umbo
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer
Group relationships: Ear
Specialized synonyms: Perforated Eardrum
Terms within: Umbo
Generic synonyms: Membrane, Tissue Layer
3. Noun. A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it.
Exact synonyms: Kettle, Kettledrum, Timpani, Tympani
Generic synonyms: Percussion Instrument, Percussive Instrument
Derivative terms: Timpanist, Timpanist, Tympanic, Tympanist, Timpanist, Tympanist
Generic synonyms: Percussion Instrument, Percussive Instrument
Derivative terms: Timpanist, Timpanist, Tympanic, Tympanist, Timpanist, Tympanist
Definition of Tympanum
1. n. The ear drum, or middle ear. Sometimes applied incorrectly to the tympanic membrane. See Ear.
Definition of Tympanum
1. Noun. (context: architecture) A triangular space between the sides of a pediment. ¹
2. Noun. The middle ear. ¹
3. Noun. The eardrum. ¹
4. Noun. A hearing organ in frogs, toads and some insects. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tympanum
1. the middle ear [n -NA or -NUMS]
Medical Definition of Tympanum
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