epitympanum

Etymology

From epi- + tympanum.

epitympanum means The upper part of the tympanic cavity (of the middle ear) Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.

noun

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 ].”