"epitympanum" meaning in English

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          "text": "Despite its common application, using a microscope for these procedures is typically accompanied with limited visibility of various middle ear components including the hypotympanum, sinus tympani, and epitympanum, as well as the posterior part of the mesotympanum [2 ,3 ].",
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        "The upper part of the tympanic cavity (of the middle ear)"
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