An eardrum is a thin, delicate membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It is like a drum. It helps us hear sounds by vibrating when sound waves hit it.
The doctor examined my eardrum.
Noun: eardrum, tympanic membrane.
Adjective: tympanic.
The word "eardrum" comes from the Latin word tympanum, which means "drum". It is made up of the two Latin words tympan (drum) and -um (noun ending).
Why is it important to protect your ears from sound?
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