eardrum

Noun

The thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the inner ear, and vibrates when sound waves reach it.

ریشه

From 'ear' + 'drum', used since the late 17th century.

مثال

• A loud noise can damage the eardrum.
• The doctor checked my eardrum during the examination.
• Her eardrum was ruptured due to an infection.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Rupture the eardrum Damage the eardrum Check the eardrum Vibrate the eardrum