tympanic

adjective

tym·​pan·​ic tim-ˈpa-nik How to pronounce tympanic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a tympanum

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And from its titanic, tympanic entrance onward, the mounting and ultimately triumphant energy of the final movement had audience members bouncing their legs and bobbing their heads. — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024 What to Look For in a Thermometer Types There are different types of thermometers that target different areas of the body to get your temperature readings, such as oral, tympanic, temporal, and rectal areas. — Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023

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Latin & New Latin tympanum

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1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tympanic was in 1808

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tympanic

adjective
tym·​pan·​ic tim-ˈpan-ik How to pronounce tympanic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a tympanum
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