tympanic
[ tim-pan-ik ]
/ tɪmˈpæn ɪk /
adjective
pertaining or belonging to a tympanum.
Origin of tympanic
First recorded in 1800–10;
tympan(um) +
-ic
OTHER WORDS FROM tympanic
post·tym·pan·ic, adjective pre·tym·pan·ic, adjectiveWords nearby tympanic
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British Dictionary definitions for tympanic
tympanic
/ (tɪmˈpænɪk) /
adjective
anatomy architect
of, relating to, or having a tympanum
of, relating to, or resembling a drumhead
Medical definitions for tympanic
tympanic
[ tĭm-păn′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to or resembling a drum of the ear.
or tym•pa•nal (tĭm′pə-nəl)
Of or relating to the tympanic cavity or membrane.
Resonant.
Tympanitic.