eardrum Definition
ear·drum (-drum′)
noun
tympanum (sense )
eardrum Usage Examples
Possessives
people: We can only take the gospel as far as peoples ' eardrums.
Converse of object
- cause: Sound waves enter the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate.
- have: Some people have a partial eardrum or no ear drum at all.
- reach: This is the passage that sound travels along to reach the eardrum.
- stop: Because the fluid stops the eardrum moving freely, it can lead to a more serious hearing problem.
- allow: The grommets usually fall out themselves any time between a few months to 2 years and this allows the eardrum to heal.
- make: The middle ear bones work together like this: Sound enters your ears and makes the eardrum vibrate.
Adjective modifier
- perforated: She was noted to have an intact red drum on the right side and a perforated eardrum on the left.
- ruptured: For example, ruptured eardrums, brain damage and injuries or even death from falls caused by blows.
Modifies a noun
burst: If the eardrum bursts, the discharge of fluid may be a welcome relief from pain.
Noun used with modifier
burst: In most cases, a burst eardrum heals by itself.
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