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tegmen [′teg·mən] (biology) An integument or covering. (botany) The inner layer of a seed coat. (invertebrate zoology) A thickened forewing of Orthoptera, Coleoptera, and certain other insects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Occasionally, an EACC extends into the middle ear cavity, facial nerve canal, mastoid cavity, or tegmen tympani. Destruction of the bone of the glenoid fossa of the temporomandibular joint and tegmen tympani was evident. As acquired cholesteatomas enlarge, complications can occur, including ossicular erosion, facial nerve canal invasion, tegmen disruption, sinus plate disruption, super-infection, and the development of labyrinthine fistula. |
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