Tympanum Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Tympanum

Meaning 1 : a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

    Synonyms : kettle,  kettledrum,  timpani,  tympani
Meaning 2 : the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

    Synonyms : middle ear,  tympanic cavity
Meaning 3 : the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

    Synonyms : eardrum,  myringa,  tympanic membrane


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