"Tympanic" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Tympanic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Tympanic" Meaning

Tympanic refers to the eardrum or the middle ear. It can also relate to the bones of the middle ear (ossicles) or the tympanic cavity, which is the air space within the middle ear.

"Tympanic" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Tympanic"


1. Medical Description

The tympanic membranes, also known as the eardrums, are thin, semi-transparent tissues that separate the outer ear canal from the middle ear.

2. Anatomy Focus

The skull is divided into three main parts: the cranium, the face, and the tympanic bone that houses the auditory drum.

3. Medical Condition

Patient is experiencing severe pain in the tympanic area after undergoing a middle ear infection.

4. Description of Sound

The sound from the musical instrument was so loud it shook my eardrums, the tympanic membranes internally hurting from the vibrations.

5. Scientific Explanation

The tympanic cavity is located in the middle ear where pressure is regulated and noise level is amplified through the tympanic membrane to enhance hearing.

"Tympanic" Similar Words

Tylototriton

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Tymbal

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1. An old or archaic word for a drum or a bell used to note time, typically by striking regularly to signal the passage of that time.

Tymbals

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A pair of metal plates worn on the hands by drummers to strike a drum, especially a tom-tom or a cymbal.

Tymine

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Time

Tympan

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The word "tympan" refers to a small membrane or thin layer of tissue, especially one that separates two cavities or divides a cavity. In human anatomy, it can also refer to the eardrum, which is a small membrane in the middle ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.

Tympanal

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Relating to or situated on the eardrum.

Tympanectomy

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A tympanectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the eardrum (tympanic membrane), often performed to relieve infection or repositioning of the middle ear bones. It may be necessary after trauma or severe recurrent otitis media (infection of the middle ear).

Tympani

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The word "tympani" refers to a plural noun, which denotes a set of two drums, often large and thin, that are played with mallets in a percussion section, typically as part of an orchestra or band, historically used to enhance sound production, typically in a classical music context.

Tympanise

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Tympanism

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Tympanism refers to a style of ancient Greek drama, particularly tragedy, that was named after the god of the drum, Tympan. It emerged in the mid-5th century BCE in Athens and emphasized the emotional and psychological effects of the play on the audience, often incorporating complex and subtle plot developments.<br><br>In this style of drama, the themes of suffering and catharsis were heavily emphasized, allowing the audience to reflect on their own emotions and the human condition.

Tympanist

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A tympanist is a musician who plays the timpani, a musical instrument typically consisting of a set of kettledrums or bowls played with mallets.

Tympanites

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Tympanites refers to a condition in which the voice is hoarse or reduced in volume due to indigestion, usually caused by eating certain foods. It can also refer to a symptom of a heavy, stuffed feeling in the chest or abdomen after eating. This symptom is often accompanied by flatulence and other gastrointestinal discomfort.

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Tympanize

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To perforate or pierce the eardrum, often accidentally, with a loud sound or force.

Tympanocentesis

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Tympanocentesis is a medical procedure in which a sample of fluid from the middle ear is removed through the tympanic membrane (eardrum) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.