eardrum

eardrum definition - medical

ear·drum (îrˈdrŭmˌ)

noun
The thin, semitransparent, oval-shaped membrane that separates the middle ear from the external ear. Also called drum, drumhead, drum membrane, myringa, myrinx, tympanic membrane, tympanum.

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