tympanic membrane

a conically shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and serves to transform the pressure waves of sounds into mechanical vibration of the ossicles. The first ossicle (malleus) is attached to the inner surface of the tympanic membrane. Also called eardrum.

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May 9th 2024

drug education

the process of informing individuals or groups about the effects of various chemical agents on the human body, usually with a special emphasis on the effects of mind-altering substances.