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tympanic membrane |
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tympanic membrane the thin translucent oval membrane separating the external ear from the middle ear. It transmits vibrations produced by sound waves, via the ossicles, to the cochlea tympanic membrane [tim′pan·ik ′mem‚brān] (anatomy) The membrane separating the external from the middle ear. Also known as eardrum; tympanum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Our initial physical examination revealed what appeared to be erythematous, bulging tympanic membranes bilaterally. I expect to read any day now that the cannon blasts should be deleted from the 1812 Overture because prolonged exposure to such blasts has been linked with damaged tympanic membranes and anti-social behavior among laboratory animals. for treatment of susceptible organisms in the following indications: otitis externa in patients 1 year and older; acute otitis media in pediatric patients with tympanostomy tubes (1-12 years of age); and chronic suppurative otitis media in patients with perforated tympanic membranes (12 years of age and older). |
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