What does "eardrum" mean?

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

Eardrum

Common synonyms include: myringa, tympanic membrane, tympanic membrane, tympanum, allantoic membrane, amnion.

//ˈiɚˌdɹʌm// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
"Those exposed to the weapon experience sharp ear pain, disorientation and panic, security experts say. Prolonged exposure can cause eardrum ruptures and irreversible hearing damage."
2
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound wordnet