pars tensa membranae tympani -->
tense part of the tympanic membrane
medical dictionary

The greater portion of the tympanic membrane which is tense and firm, contrasting with the small triangular flaccid part of tympanic membrane.

Synonyms: pars tensa membranae tympani, membrana tensa, membrana vibrans.

(05 Mar 2000)

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