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epitympanums

epitympanums is the plural of epitympanum.

Meaning of epitympanum

Noun

epitympanum (plural epitympanums)

  1. The upper part of the tympanic cavity (of the middle ear)
    • Despite its common application, using a microscope for these procedures is typically accompanied with limited visibility of various middle ear components including the hypotympanum, sinus tympani, and epitympanum, as well as the posterior part of the mesotympanum [2 ,3 ].2015 July 14, “Diagnostic Performance of Endoscopic and Microscopic Procedures for Identifying Different Middle Ear Structures and Remaining Disease in Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A...

Questions about epitympanums

What is epitympanums the plural of?
Epitympanums is the plural of epitympanum.

Words near epitympanums in the dictionary

  1. epitubes
  2. epityche
  3. epityches
  4. epitympanic
  5. epitympanum
  6. epitympanums
  7. epitype
  8. epitypes
  9. epityphlitis
  10. epitypification
  11. epitypifications

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