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tympanum vs membrane

membrane vs tympanum

tympanum and membrane both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tympanum Yes No No No
membrane Yes No No No
As nouns, membrane is a hypernym of tympanum; that is, membrane is a word with a broader meaning than tympanum:
  • tympanum: the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
  • membrane: a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
Other hypernyms of tympanum include tissue layer.
tympanum (noun) membrane (noun)
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it a thin pliable sheet of material
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Difference between tympanum and membrane

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