Tympan- (Tympan-), Tympano- (Tympana-)

Tympan- (Tympan-), Tympano- (Tympana-) is a prefix in medical terminology, meaning:

  1. The eardrum. For example:
  1. Tympanectomy is a surgical operation that involves removing the eardrum.
  1. Middle ear.

The prefixes tympan- and tympano- are used to form medical terms related to the eardrum and middle ear. They help to accurately indicate the localization of the pathological process or the site of surgical intervention in the middle ear.



Tympan- (Tympan-) and Tympano- (Tympana-) prefix

The prefix “tympano-” and “tympano-” are used in medicine to designate different parts of the middle ear and eardrum that can be affected by various diseases. These terms may be used individually or together, depending on the context.

Tympanum-

Console "tympanum-" used to refer to the eardrum or middle ear. It can be used alone or in combination with other words, for example, “tympanectomy” (tympanectomy), which means surgery to remove the eardrum.

"Timpano"

At the same time, the console “tympano-” can also be used to refer to the middle ear or eardrum. In some cases, this prefix may be used in combination with another word, such as “tympanic,” which means pertaining to the middle ear or eardrum.

It is important to note that using the prefix "tympanum-" And “tympano-” may vary depending on the language and medical terminology used in a particular country.