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IPA: /ˈtɪm.pən.əm/
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The tympanum, commonly known as the eardrum, is a thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It plays a crucial role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the external environment to the middle ear. The tympanic membrane also protects the middle ear from dirt, bacteria, and debris. When sound waves hit the eardrum, it vibrates, allowing these vibrations to be transferred to the ossicles, which further transmit the sound to the inner ear.
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