tympanum
tym-pa-num
noun
The eardrum, a thin membrane separating the outer and middle ear.
"A ruptured tympanum can cause hearing loss."
noun
A semi-circular or triangular decorative panel above a doorway or window.
"The church tympanum featured intricate carvings."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: tympanic cavity, middle ear, kettle, tympani, timpani, kettledrum, myringa, tympanic membrane, eardrum