Tympanum
Pronunciation: /ˈtɪmpənəm/
Tympanum (noun)
- Thin part inside the ear that vibrates when sound hits it.
- Decorative area above a door or window, often with carvings.
Examples
- The loud noise damaged his tympanum.
- She felt pain in her tympanum after the concert.
Common collocations: ruptured tympanum, protect the tympanum, sensitive tympanum, carved tympanum, decorative tympanum