tympanic
tympanic
Definition
tym·panic (tim pan′ik)
adjective
- of or like a drum or drumhead
- Anat., Zool. of the tympanum, esp. the eardrum
tympanic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- membrane: Without taking steps to equalize pressure, the tympanic membrane could rupture, causing hearing loss.
- thermometer: Infrared tympanic thermometers ( ITT's ) measure the frequency of infrared light emitted by the tympanic membrane.
- temperature: Tympanic membrane Tympanic membrane temperature accurately mirrors oesophageal temperature and is a good indicator of core and brain temperature.
- bone: Unlike many bones in a whale's skeleton, the tympanic bone is very dense.
- probe: Core temperature was assessed at presentation using a tympanic probe on patients over 65 years of age.
Browse dictionary entries near tympanic
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