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    tympanum
    in Classical architecture, the area enclosed by a pediment, whether triangular or segmental. In a triangular pediment, the area is defined by the ... [4 related articles]
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    tympanum
    (L.; Gr. tympanon drum) 1. loosely, the tympanic membrane (membrana tympani (NA)). 2. the tympanic cavity (cavitas tympanica (NA)).
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    tympanum
    tympanum (s), tampana (pl) 1. In anatomy, the drum of the ear, the eardrum, the tympanic membrane. The tympanum resembles the head of a tiny drum which separates the middle ear from the external ear. 2. A large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by...
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    Tympanum
    [anatomy] The tympanum is an external hearing structure in animals such as frogs, toads, insects, and mammals, to name a few. ==Anurans== In frogs and toads, it is located just behind the eye. It does not actually process sound waves; it simply transmits them to the amphibian`s inner ear, wh...
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    Tympanum
    In architecture a tympanum is the triangular space between the horizontal and sloping cornices on the front of a pediment in classical architecture. It is often left plain, but is sometimes covered with sculpture. This name is also given to the space immediately above the opening of a doorway, etc, ...
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TT.HTM
    
    
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    Tympanum
    The tympanum (middle ear) is a cavity in the temporal bone filled with air, closed externally by the tympanic membrane and containing a chain of small bones which convey sound vibrations to the inner ear.
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    Tympanum
    The vertical space between the arch and the lintel of a doorway. This location was often considered the premier site on a structure for sculpture, and so contained significant scenes such as the Last Judgment or Christ enthroned.
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    Tympanum
    This is the external ear drum visible on the side of the head of most frogs.
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    Tympanum
    Vertical triangular space, plain or with relief decoration, between the slopes of a roof and the horizontal cornice of a temple or other building with a pediment.
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    tympanum
    tympanum (tim'punum) . In architecture, the triangular space of a pediment, or low-pitched gable, above a portico, door, or window. Its boundaries are generally cornice moldings. The term also designates the solid wall space above an arched window or door. Sculptured tympana of this type, within...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0849841.html
    
    
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    tympanum
    Type: Term Pronunciation: tim′pă-nŭm, tim′pă-nă Synonyms: eardrum
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=95261
    
    
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    tympanum
    Latin = a drum.
    Found op http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/glossary.cgi?
    
    
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    tympanum
    The external eardrum.
    Found op http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reptiles/information/reptile_glossary.php
    
    

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