Hypotympanum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypotympanum is a noun meaning (anatomy) The lower part of the tympanic cavity (in the middle ear).
Meaning
(anatomy) The lower part of the tympanic cavity (in the middle ear).
Example Sentences
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 ].
Word Forms
- hypotympana
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tympanum, mesotympanum, epitympanum, tubotympanum, ectotympanic, tympan.
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