Tympanum
/ˈtɪmpənəm/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Precision
Use 'tympanum' for accuracy when discussing anatomy or medical conditions of the ear.
The infection caused her tympanum to swell, affecting her hearing.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Mostly used by healthcare professionals, may confuse in everyday conversation.
After the accident, the paramedic said his tympanum was intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
'Tympanum' specifically refers to the eardrum, not other parts of the ear.
He felt a sharp pain in his tympanum, not in the ear canal.
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