eardrum
nounUK /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ · US /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/
Etymology From ear + drum.
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Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
- Those exposed to the weapon experience sharp ear pain, disorientation and panic, security experts say. Prolonged exposure can cause eardrum ruptures and irreversible hearing damage.2025 March 17, “Calls in Serbia for independent investigation into claims of a sonic device attack at peaceful rally”, in CNN, sourced from Associated Press, archived from the original on 17 Mar 2025:
- Synonyms
- membrana tympani, membrana tympanica, myringa, myrinx, tympanic membrane, tympanum