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eardrum

/ˈɪədrʌm/

/ˈɪrdrʌm/

Translations

eardrumnoun

eardrums

/ˈɪədrʌm/

/ˈɪrdrʌm/

барабанная перепонка

The doctor examined my eardrum for signs of infection.

Врач осмотрел мою барабанную перепонку на наличие признаков инфекции.

Synonyms

tympanic membrane

auricular membrane

middle ear membrane

eardrumadjective

/ˈɪə.drʌm/

/ˈɪr.drʌm/

Attributive use: modifies another noun, e.g. "eardrum perforation".

eardrumnoun

A thin membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sound from the outer ear to the middle ear.

The doctor examined her eardrum to check for any signs of infection.

eardrumadjective

Relating to or involving the eardrum.

The patient required eardrum surgery after the accident.