(neuroanatomy) A nerve plexus of the middle ear that is formed by the tympanic nerve and two or three filaments from the carotid plexus, sends fibers to the mucous membranes of the middle ear, the eustachian tube, and the mastoid cells, and gives off the lesser petrosal nerve to the otic ganglion.

Alternative spelling of timpanist

Alternative form of posttympanic

Misspelling of tympanogram.

(medicine) A distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gas.

Of, relating to, or resembling a drum. / (anatomy) Relating to the tympanum, eardrum or middle ear. / (music) Resonant.

plural of tympanic membrane

plural of tympanic cavity

(anatomy) A small cavity surrounding the bones of the middle ear.

The quality of being tympanic.