EARDRUM Definition & Meaning

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eardrum

[ eer-druhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

a membrane in the ear canal between the external ear and the middle ear; tympanic membrane.

eardrum

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noun

the nontechnical name for tympanic membrane

eardrum

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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

eardrum

The membrane that divides the outer ear from the middle ear . The vibrations of this membrane in response to sound waves lead to the sensation of hearing. Also called the tympanic membrane.

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Origin of eardrum¹

First recorded in 1635–45; ear ¹ + drum ¹

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Ministry also made an indelible impression, blasting everyone’s eardrums to pieces.

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As the shock wave moved through Cabler’s body it broke his sternum, pushed all of his ribs apart and shattered his eardrums.

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There were also the tunnels, causing some discomfort in the eardrum.

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Nafsika, one of the trained teachers at the school, told how one of the ear examinations she did on a student showed up something concerning - a hole in the eardrum.

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Sounds of Beyoncé and Earth, Wind & Fire reach your eardrums and awaken the alto in all of us to join the choir of thousands around you.

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