mesotympanum

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English

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Etymology

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From meso- +‎ tympanum.

Noun

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mesotympanum (plural mesotympanums or mesotympana)

  1. (anatomy) The middle part of the middle ear, medial to the tympanic membrane
    • 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[1], →DOI:
      In addition, the various segments of the mesotympanum, oval window, round window, and Eustachian tube were more visible via endoscopy.

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