Tympanum: meaning, definitions and examples

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tympanum

 

[ หˆtษชmpษ™nษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The tympanum, or eardrum, is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It plays a crucial role in the hearing process by vibrating in response to sound waves, transmitting these vibrations to the ossicles in the middle ear. Damage to the tympanum can result in hearing loss or infections.

Synonyms

eardrum, membrane

Examples of usage

  • The doctor examined her tympanum for any signs of infection.
  • A perforated tympanum can lead to significant hearing impairment.
  • The tympanum vibrated with the sound of the music.
  • He felt pressure in his tympanum during the flight.

Translations

Translations of the word "tympanum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรญmpano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคฎเฅเคชเคพเคจเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trommelfell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ timpani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะผะฟะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bฤ™ben

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผ“่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tympan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญmpano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zaman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buben

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bubon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ“่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bobn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trommur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ timpani

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรญmpano

Word origin

The term 'tympanum' originates from the Latin word 'tympanum', which itself comes from the Greek word 'ฯ„ฯฮผฯ€ฮฑฮฝฮฟฮฝ' (tรบmpanon), meaning 'drum'. It was used in ancient times to describe various types of drums, and its application to the eardrum reflects the membrane's role in resonating sound. Over time, the anatomical context has taken precedence, as the tympanum's fundamental role in the auditory system was understood more clearly through advancements in medical science. Its historical uses highlight the interconnectedness of language, culture, and science, as terms evolve to meet the needs of new knowledge and societal developments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,484, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.