Antrum vs. Tantrum — What's the Difference?

This is a disambiguation page for the biological term. For the 2018 horror movie, see Antrum (film) In biology, antrum is a general term for a cavity or chamber, which may have specific meaning in reference to certain organs or sites in the body.

A tantrum, temper tantrum, meltdown, fit or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, usually associated with those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence, defiance, angry ranting, a resistance to attempts at pacification, and, in some cases, hitting and other physically violent behavior. Physical control may be lost; the person may be unable to remain still; and even if the "goal" of the person is met, they may not be calmed.

A cavity or chamber, especially one in a bone.

A fit of bad temper. Also called regionally hissy2, hissy fit.

Either of the sinuses in the bones of the upper jaw, opening into the nasal cavity.

An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

(biology) A bodily cavity, especially one having bony walls, especially one in the sinuses.

(intransitive) To throw a tantrum.

A cavern or cavity, esp. an anatomical cavity or sinus

A whim; an affected air.

A natural cavity or hollow in a bone

A display of ill-humor, especially a demonstration of rage or frustration by shouting or violent physical movements, such as the stamping of feet; called also temper tantrum. It is usually associated with children, but is sometimes seen in adults.

A display of anger expressed by irrationally striking out at innocent targets or inanimate objects; as, the governor was so insulted by the article, he threw a temper tantrum and cancelled the ceremony.

A display of bad temper;