Definition and Synonyms for Tympanic

Definition of Tympanic

1. Resembling a drum Adjective
2. Associated with the eardrum Adjective

Lexical Analysis for "tympanic"

tympani
Noun
derivation
1
1. a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
tympani
Noun
pertainym
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1. a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
tympanum
Noun
pertainym
1
1. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

Words Rhyme with tympanic

Etymology for tympanic

etymology intratympanic
etymology pharyngotympanic
etymology post-tympanic
is derived from tympanic artery
is derived from tympanic bone
is derived from tympanic canal
is derived from tympanic cavity
is derived from tympanic ganglion
is derived from tympanic notch