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cavum vs tympanum

tympanum vs cavum

cavum and tympanum both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cavum Yes No No No
tympanum Yes No No No
As nouns, tympanum is a hyponym of cavum; that is, tympanum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cavum:
  • cavum: (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
  • tympanum: the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
cavum (noun) tympanum (noun)
(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Difference between cavum and tympanum

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