Eardrum

An illustration showing a cross-section of the ear with the eardrum (tympanic membrane) clearly visible.

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Facts About Eardrum For Kids

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Your eardrum’s scientific name is “tympanic membrane,” which comes from the Latin word “tympanum” meaning drum!

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