tympanize

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause the tympanum of an ear drum to vibrate or swell, especially by percussion.

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Variants

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tympanites , tympaniteses , tympanitic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'tympanon' meaning a drum.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tympanize' comes from the Greek word 'tympanon', which means 'drum'.

2. Tympanize is a medical procedure used to test the integrity of the eardrum or to treat certain conditions.

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1. Tympanum: The part of the ear drum that transmits sound to the inner ear.

2. Tympanogram: A diagnostic test used to evaluate the middle ear function by creating variations in air pressure in the ear canal.

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Culture

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In medical context, tympanize refers to the process of injecting a small amount of liquid into the middle ear to test the integrity of the eardrum or to treat certain conditions. In music, tympanize refers to the sound produced by striking a tympanum or drum.

How to Memorize "tympanize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a doctor using a small syringe to inject a liquid into a patient's ear drum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tympanize' with the sound of a drum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'tympanize' as 'time-pan-ize' to associate it with the drum.

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