English dictionary

tympanum

/'t/I/mp/@/n/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

noun.body

Synonyms middle ear tympanic cavity

Source: WordNet 3.0
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

noun.body

Synonyms eardrum myringa tympanic membrane

Source: WordNet 3.0
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

noun.artifact

Synonyms kettle kettledrum timpani tympani

Source: WordNet 3.0
The ear drum, or middle ear. Sometimes applied incorrectly to the tympanic membrane. See <u>Ear</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913