eardrum

• Fine membrane à l'intérieur de l'oreille qui vibre en réponse aux ondes sonores et les transmet à l'oreille interne.

A thin membrane inside the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting them to the inner ear.

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   The thin, delicate membrane inside the ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it, allowing hearing.

   Membrane tympanique

   • Loud noises can damage your eardrum.
   • The doctor examined her eardrum for signs of infection.
   • Sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate, sending signals to the brain.

   Synonymesmyringatympanic membranetympanum