Meaning Of The Word Tympanic membrane

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tympanic membrane in American English
a thin membrane that separates the middle ear from the external ear and vibrates when struck by sound waves; eardrum
noun: the eardrum

tympanic membrane in British English
noun: the thin translucent oval membrane separating the external ear from the middle ear. It transmits vibrations produced by sound waves, via the ossicles, to the cochlea

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