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tym·pan·ic (t

m-p

adj.

1. Relating to or resembling a drum.

2. also tym·pa·nal (t

-n

l) Anatomy Of or relating to the middle ear or eardrum.

[From Latin tympanum, drum; see tympanum.]

tympanic [tɪmˈpænɪk]

adj

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Anatomy Architect of, relating to, or having a tympanum

2. (Music, other) of, relating to, or resembling a drumhead

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Adj.	1.	tympanic - resembling a drum
	2.	tympanic - associated with the eardrum

Translations

tympanic

adj (Anat) tympanic bone → Mittelohrknochen m; tympanic membrane → Trommelfell nt, → Tympanum nt (spec)

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