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nounepitympanum (plural epitympanums)
plural epitympanums
- The upper part of the tympanic cavity (of the middle ear)
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 ].
2015 July 14, “Diagnostic Performance of Endoscopic and Microscopic Procedures for Identifying Different Middle Ear Structures and Remaining Disease in Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A Prospective Cohort Study”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI
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epitympanum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epitympanum
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“epitympanum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epitympanum. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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