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eardrum

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Meaning

  1. noun A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

Similar words

tympanic membrane tympanum myringa vibrate punctured vibrates outer ear middle ear ear canal timpanum

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Word family

eardrums

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