tympanum

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tympanum Definition

• (n) the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
• (n) the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
• (n) a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

tympanum Synonyms

• eardrum
• kettle
• kettledrum
• middle ear
• myringa
• timpani
• tympani
• tympanic cavity
• tympanic membrane
• tympanum