eardrum

See also: ear drum

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Etymology

From ear +‎ drum.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪədɹʌm

Noun

eardrum (plural eardrums)

  1. (anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

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