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eardrum.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/UK/ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/US
  1. A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

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From ear + drum.

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