What does tympan mean?
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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