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eardrum Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A thin, taut, semitransparent membrane in the ear that separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting mechanical vibrations to the auditory ossicles.
Usage Example
"The sudden change in cabin pressure during the flight caused a sharp ache in his tympanic membrane."
Strongest
tympanic membrane
tympanum
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myringa
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eardrum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eardrum