Meaning of the word eardrum in English
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eardrum
US /ˈɪr.drʌm/
UK /ˈɪə.drʌm/
Noun
a membrane in the ear that vibrates when sound waves strike it, transmitting the vibrations to the auditory ossicles.
Example:
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Loud noises can damage your eardrum.
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The doctor examined her eardrum with an otoscope.
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