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eardrum in French

eardrum in French is tympan — eardrum means the thin membrane inside the ear that vibrates in response to sound and passes the vibration on to the inner ear bones.

eardrum in French

tympan
noun
(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

What does "eardrum" mean?

  1. noun The thin membrane inside the ear that vibrates in response to sound and passes the vibration on to the inner ear bones.
    "Loud explosions can rupture the eardrum."
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eardrum in a sentence

  • Loud explosions can rupture the eardrum.

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What is "eardrum" in French?

"eardrum" in French is tympan. eardrum means: The thin membrane inside the ear that vibrates in response to sound and passes the vibration on to the inner ear bones.

How do you use "eardrum" in a sentence?

Example: "Loud explosions can rupture the eardrum." In French, "eardrum" is tympan.

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