tympanum
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈtĩ.pɐ.nu/medium
tím·pa·no
Definition
The eardrum; a thin membrane separating the outer ear from the middle ear, which vibrates in response to sound waves.
The doctor examined his tympanum for signs of infection.
A sudden change in pressure can damage the tympanum.
Common collocations
tympanic membraneruptured tympanumtympanum surgery
Etymology
Do latim 'tympanum', por sua vez do grego 'týmpanon' (tambor).