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Definition of «eardrum»

The eardrum, also known as the tympanic membrane, is a thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It vibrates in response to sound waves, converting the sound into mechanical vibrations which are then transmitted through the middle ear and inner ear to the brain where it is interpreted as sound.

Usage examples

  1. The doctor examined my ears and told me that there was a tear in my eardrum.
  2. Loud music can damage your eardrums, leading to hearing loss.
  3. When I flew on an airplane, I felt a lot of pressure in my ears due to the changing altitude. I later found out that my eardrums were affected.
  4. The eardrum is a thin membrane located in the middle ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.
  5. My sister had an ear infection that caused her eardrum to become swollen and painful.
  6. The specialist used a medical instrument called an otoscope to look at my eardrum and check for any abnormalities.

Phrases with «eardrum»

Sentences with «eardrum»

  • In future experiments, they will look at whether up and down eye movements also cause unique signatures in eardrum vibrations. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Loop diuretics Ear cleaners that should not be used with ruptured eardrums Congenital defect (present from birth) (primarycarevet.com)
  • When one of eardrums vibrates from a sound wave it pushes the other, and the tiny time difference it takes to activate one ear drum allows the fly to figure out which direction the sound is coming from. (sciencedaily.com)
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