tympanic membrane

• Membrana fina e cônica no ouvido que vibra em resposta às ondas sonoras, separando o ouvido externo do ouvido médio; também conhecida como tímpano.

A thin, cone-shaped membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, separating the outer ear from the middle ear; also known as the eardrum.

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   A thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

   membrana timpânica

   • The doctor examined the patient's tympanic membrane for signs of infection.
   • Loud noises can damage the tympanic membrane.
   • A perforated tympanic membrane can cause hearing loss.