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tympanic membrane

DEFINITIONS OF: tympanic membrane

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n the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

Synonyms:
eardrum, myringa, tympanum
Types:
perforated eardrum
an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems
Type of:
membrane, tissue layer
a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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