Epitympanum
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The upper part of the tympanic cavity (of the middle ear)
"Despite its common application, using a microscope for these procedures is typically accompanied with limited visibility of various middle ear components including the hypotympanum, sinus tympani, and epitympanum, as well as the posterior part of the mesotympanum [2 ,3 ]."
Example
More examples"Despite its common application, using a microscope for these procedures is typically accompanied with limited visibility of various middle ear components including the hypotympanum, sinus tympani, and epitympanum, as well as the posterior part of the mesotympanum [2 ,3 ]."
Etymology
From epi- + tympanum.
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