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nounSynonym of eardrum.
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nounthe membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
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membranetissue layer
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tympanic membrane. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tympanic%20membrane
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“tympanic membrane.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tympanic%20membrane. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tympanic membrane,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tympanic%20membrane.
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