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tympanum

/ tympanum /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Type of:
membrane tissue layer
Kinds of:
perforated eardrum
Has parts:
ear
noun Sense 2
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Type of:
percussion instrument percussive instrument
noun Sense 3
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Type of:
cavity bodily cavity cavum
Has parts:
auditory apparatus
Semantic Complexity
77%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
10
Times Searched
3
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membrane tissue layer perforated eardrum percussion instrument percussive instrument cavity bodily cavity cavum