eardrum

(noun)

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

Related Terms

  • cochlea

Examples of eardrum in the following topics:

  • Human Perception of Sound

    • The wave then goes through your ear canal to the eardrum.
    • The sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate.
  • Intensity

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