Tympanum(noun)
The thin membrane inside the ear that vibrates when sound waves strike it; the eardrum.
Hindi meaning:कान के भीतर ध्वनि से कंपन करने वाली झिल्ली
Synonyms: Eardrum, Tympanic Membrane, Drumhead, Auditory Membrane
Antonyms: Deafness, Silence, Soundlessness, Muting
Example: A severe infection damaged the patient’s tympanum.
Trick to remember: Tympanum sounds like tin pan; hitting a tin pan creates vibrations like the tympanum.
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