👉 "Extratympanic" is a medical term that refers to a condition in which a patient has no tympanus (the part of the ear's outer ear) and instead has an extra portion of the tympanic membrane extending from the middle ear. This extra tympanic membrane may not be fully developed or covered by a tympanic membrane, leading to difficulty with hearing and balance. It is often seen in cases where there are abnormalities in the tympanum or in the development of the