Definition of Tympanum

  • 1. The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear Noun
  • 2. The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound Noun
  • 3. A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it Noun

Morphology of "tympanum"

  • tympana

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Hyponims for word "tympanum"