Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/miˈɾiŋga/

Translation Options

• Tympanic Membrane
• Eardrum

Meaning

"Myringa" refers to the tympanic membrane or eardrum in English. It is a part of the ear that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. In the Spanish language, this term is used more frequently in the medical field, both in oral speech and written contexts.

Examples

1. El médico identificó una perforación en la myringa del paciente.

2. The doctor identified a perforation in the patient's eardrum.

3. La otitis media suele afectar la myringa y causar dolor de oído.

4. Otitis media often affects the tympanic membrane and causes ear pain.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Myringa" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, as it is a specific medical term.

Etymology

The word "myringa" comes from the Latin "myringa" itself, which means the same as in Spanish, the tympanic membrane or eardrum.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Membrana timpánica - Tímpano

Antonyms: - Ventana oval - Ventana redonda