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eardrum

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ear·drum  (îrdrm)
n.
The thin, semitransparent, oval-shaped membrane that separates the middle ear from the external ear. Also called tympanic membrane, tympanum.

eardrum
Noun
the thin membrane separating the external ear from the middle ear

eardrum  (îrdrm)
The thin, oval-shaped membrane that separates the middle ear from the outer ear. It vibrates in response to sound waves, which are then transmitted to the ossicles of the middle ear. Also called tympanic membrane.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.eardrumeardrum - the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
ear - the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
perforated eardrum - an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems
umbo - a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum
tissue layer, membrane - a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
Translations
Spanish eardrum [ˈɪədrʌm] ntímpano
French eardrum [ˈɪədrʌm] ear ntympan m
German eardrum [ˈɪədrʌm] ear nTrommelfell nt
Italian eardrum [ˈɪədrʌm] ntimpano

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