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Synonyms of eardrum

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Another word for eardrum is tympanum. Other synonyms of eardrum are myringa.

Synonyms and similar words for eardrum

nounA thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air...

membrana tympaniSynonym of eardrum.
membrana tympanicaSynonym of eardrum.
myringaSynonym of eardrum.
myrinx
tympanic membraneSynonym of eardrum.
tympanumThe eardrum (tympanic membrane, membrana tympanica).

Meaning of eardrum

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

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Questions about synonyms of eardrum

What is another word for eardrum?: Eardrum has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tympanum and myringa.
What does eardrum mean?: Eardrum means a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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