eardrum
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1. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound (noun.body)
hypernym | : | membrane, tissue layer, |
definition | : | a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants (noun.body) |
hyponym | : | perforated eardrum, |
definition | : | an eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | umbo, |
definition | : | a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum (noun.body) |
part meronym | : | ear, |
definition | : | the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium (noun.body) |
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