Definitions

1. noun

The condition or presence of a drum in the body, such as a heart condition where a heart murmur is related to the presence of an abnormal heart sound, or the presence of a tympanic membrane in the ear.

“The doctor examined the patient’s heart and diagnosed a case of cardiac tympanism.”

2. noun

A type of abnormal sound or beat produced by the heart, often described as a murmur.

“The doctor detected a case of tympanism in the patient’s heart and recommended further tests.”