eardrum, tympanum, tympanic membrane, myringa
(noun) the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Source: WordNet® 3.1
eardrum (plural eardrums)
(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
• membrana tympanica
• tympanic membrane
Source: Wiktionary
Ear"drum`, n. (Anat.)
Definition: The tympanum. See Illust. of Ear.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 April 2024
(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
