Tympanum
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the thin membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves
Exempel
The doctor examined the patient 's tympanum for signs of infection.
Loud noise can damage the tympanum and affect hearing.
02
the main cavity of the middle ear, located between the eardrum and the inner ear
Exempel
Fluid accumulated in the tympanum due to an ear infection.
The surgeon carefully inspected the tympanum before performing the procedure.
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tympanon, halvcirkelformat eller triangulärt utrymme ovanför en dörr
the semi-circular or triangular space enclosed by the lintel and arch above a doorway, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or intricate designs
Exempel
The church 's facade was adorned with a magnificent tympanum depicting scenes from biblical stories, intricately carved in stone.
Kyrkans fasad var prydd med en magnifik tympanon som avbildade scener ur bibliska berättelser, konstfullt snidad i sten.
The classical temple had a pediment with a tympanum featuring a relief sculpture of gods and goddesses in a celestial procession.
Den klassiska templet hade en pediment med en tympanon som visade en relieffskulptur av gudar och gudinnor i en himmelsk procession.
