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Tympanum

tympanum

1. (Science: anatomy) Loosely, the tympanic membrane (membrana tympani).

2. The tympanic cavity (cavitas tympanica).

Origin: L., Gr. Tympanon = drum The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.


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