Reference meaning
tympanum
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the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Related source terms
middle eartympanic cavity
Other meanings
2. noun
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
3. noun
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
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