Synonyms
1. tympanum
noun. ['ˈtɪmpənəm'] the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear.
Synonyms
- malleus
- ossicle
- stapes
- middle ear
- cavity
- bonelet
- incus
- auditory tube
- hammer
- tympanic cavity
- cavum
- anvil
- bodily cavity
- stirrup
- Eustachian tube
- ossiculum
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Example sentences of the word tympanum
1. Noun, singular or mass
Turtles don't hear well because they lack the ear drum or tympanum that other species have.
2. tympanum
noun. ['ˈtɪmpənəm'] a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it.
Synonyms
- kettledrum
- timpani
- kettle
- percussion instrument
- tympani
Antonyms
- inattention
3. tympanum
noun. ['ˈtɪmpənəm'] the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.
Synonyms
- tissue layer
- tympanic membrane
- ear
- umbo
- eardrum
- myringa
- perforated eardrum