The ear canal sends sound waves to the eardrum.
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Eardrum
/ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/
Synonyms for "eardrum" (75 found)
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malleusmastoid processmembrana serosamembrana tympanamembranemeningesmeninxmiddle earneurilemmaorgan of cortiouter earoval windowpelliclepericardiumperilymphperineuriumpinnapleuraround windowsecondary eardrum
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2 entriesinfectious perforationtraumatic perforation
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6 entrieseardrum damageeardrum infectioneardrum perforationeardrum ruptureperforated eardrumtympanic membrane
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6 total sentences available.
I punctured my eardrum with a cotton bud.
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Is it safe to fly with a perforated eardrum?
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The eardrum is a thin, impermeable membrane.
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