tympanum in German
tympanum in German is Tympanum, Tympanon — tympanum means any of various anatomic structures in various animals with analogy to a drum head:.
tympanum in German
Tympanum
(zootomy, entomology) A thin tense membrane covering the hearing organ on the leg or body of some insects, sometimes adapted (as in cicadas) for producing sound.
Tympanum
(architecture) A vertical recessed triangular space between the sides of a pediment, typically decorated
Tympanon
(architecture) A vertical recessed triangular space between the sides of a pediment, typically decorated
What does "tympanum" mean?
- noun Any of various anatomic structures in various animals with analogy to a drum head:
- noun The eardrum (tympanic membrane, membrana tympanica).
- noun The main portion of the middle ear: the tympanic cavity (cavitas tympani).
- noun A thin tense membrane covering the hearing organ on the leg or body of some insects, sometimes adapted (as in cicadas) for producing sound.
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What is "tympanum" in German?
"tympanum" in German is Tympanum, Tympanon. tympanum means: Any of various anatomic structures in various animals with analogy to a drum head:
Are there other ways to say "tympanum" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "tympanum": Tympanum, Tympanon.
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