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tympan

/tɪmˈpæn/ noun · British & US
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What does tympan mean?

noun

A tympan is a membrane that separates the middle ear from the outer ear, or a drumhead. It is also a part of a tympanometer, an instrument used to measure the mobility of the eardrum.

Example

"The doctor examined the tympan to check for any signs of infection."

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