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tympanic membrane Definition

tympanic membrane

noun

a thin membrane that separates the middle ear from the external ear and vibrates when struck by sound waves; eardrum

tympanic membrane Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • emit: Infrared tympanic thermometers ( ITT's ) measure the frequency of infrared light emitted by the tympanic membrane.

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