Mesotympanic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the mesotympanum not-comparable
  2. 2
    Situated in the middle part of the middle ear not-comparable

    "The anatomical parts of the middle ear – the epitympanic, posterior mesotympanic, and hypotympanic structures – were more visible through an endoscope than through a microscope."

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"The anatomical parts of the middle ear – the epitympanic, posterior mesotympanic, and hypotympanic structures – were more visible through an endoscope than through a microscope."

Etymology

From meso- + tympanic.

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middle ear

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