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TENSOR TYMPANUS

\tˈɛnsə tˈɪmpanəs], \tˈɛnsə tˈɪmpanəs], \t_ˈɛ_n_s_ə t_ˈɪ_m_p_a_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of TENSOR TYMPANUS

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Tensor muscle of the tympanic membrane that draws the handle of the malleus medialward and tenses the tympanic membrane. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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