Eardrum Synonyms

îrdrŭm
The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tympanic-membrane
  2. tympanum
  3. myringa

Words Related to Eardrum

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Eardrum Sentence Examples

  • The eardrum heals around them, securing them in place.

  • Older children or adolescents who try to remove earwax themselves with hair pins or similar objects run the risk of perforating the eardrum or damaging the fragile skin covering the ear canal, causing bleeding and the risk of infection.

  • An otoscope allows the doctor to look into the ear canal to see the eardrum.

  • This process can irritate an infected external ear canal and can rupture an eardrum if performed improperly or if the patient moves suddenly.

  • Sound waves enter the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate.

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