pseudotympanum

English

Etymology

pseudo- +‎ tympanum

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɪmpənəm

Noun

pseudotympanum (plural pseudotympanums)

  1. A translucent, triangular area behind the opercle of some fish (supposed to function in hearing)
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