Eardrum
Medical term · E
A thin membrane separating the ear canal and middle ear.
Related terms
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Middle earThe air-filled cavity behind the eardrum that contains the three small bones that transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.
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Ear canalA tube leading from the eardrum to the outer ear.
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MembraneA thin layer of tissue that surrounds or lines organs or cavities.
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Impedance hearing testingA test that sends sound waves to the eardrum to determine if a problem in the middle ear is causing hearing loss.