mesotympanum

English

Etymology

From meso- +‎ tympanum.

Noun

mesotympanum (plural mesotympanums or mesotympana)

1. (anatomy) The middle part of the middle ear, medial to the tympanic membrane
   • 2015 July 14, “Diagnostic Performance of Endoscopic and Microscopic Procedures for Identifying Different Middle Ear Structures and Remaining Disease in Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A Prospective Cohort Study”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     In addition, the various segments of the mesotympanum, oval window, round window, and Eustachian tube were more visible via endoscopy.

Derived terms

• mesotympanic