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Noun: eardrum  'eer,drúm
  1. The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
    - tympanum, tympanic membrane, myringa

Derived forms: eardrums

Type of: membrane, tissue layer

Part of: ear, earhole [informal], lug [Brit, informal], lughole [Brit, informal]

Encyclopedia: Eardrum

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