Synonyms for tympanum
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Middle ear
ear drum, middle ear, tympanic membrane, tympanic cavity, myringa
2. Timpani
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of various anatomic structures in various animals with analogy to a drum head: The eardrum (tympanic membrane, membrana tympanica).
- n. 2
Any of various anatomic structures in various animals with analogy to a drum head: The main portion of the middle ear: the tympanic cavity (cavitas tympani).
Related words
- Word family
- tympanic
- Other spellings
- tympanon
Forms
- Plural
- tympanums → myringas, timpanis, kettles, drums…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tympanum | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- drum1
- 6 letters
- kettle2
- 7 letters
- timpani3, myringa
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (kettle2 = 2 syllables).