Eardrum and Tympanic membrane

Eardrum

Eardrum noun - The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.
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Tympanic membrane is a synonym for eardrum in inside of ear topic. In some cases you can use "Tympanic membrane" instead a noun "Eardrum".

Tympanic membrane

Tympanic membrane noun - The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound.

Eardrum is a synonym for tympanic membrane. You can use "Eardrum" instead a noun phrase "Tympanic membrane".
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