Mesotympanum

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The middle part of the middle ear, medial to the tympanic membrane.

    "In addition, the various segments of the mesotympanum, oval window, round window, and Eustachian tube were more visible via endoscopy."

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"In addition, the various segments of the mesotympanum, oval window, round window, and Eustachian tube were more visible via endoscopy."

Etymology

From meso- + tympanum.

Related phrases

middle eartympanic membrane

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