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TYMPANIC MEMBRANE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Tympanic Membrane.

Tympanic Membrane - as a noun

The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eardrum10myringa13tympanum17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
membrane14tissue layer
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Example Sentences

"The doctor examined the patient's tympanic membrane for signs of infection."
"A ruptured tympanic membrane can cause hearing loss."
"The tympanic membrane vibrates when sound waves hit it."
"The tympanic membrane separates the outer ear from the middle ear."
"A punctured tympanic membrane may require surgical repair."
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