Tympanic

What does "Tympanic" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Tympanic" is a term used in medicine that relates to the eardrum, a thin piece of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It's also used to describe things that are similar to or connected with the eardrum. For example, a tympanic thermometer is a type of thermometer that measures body temperature by being inserted into the ear, where it detects the heat that is naturally emitted by the eardrum and surrounding tissue.

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