Eardrum

Synonyms of eardrum

• tympanic membrane
• tympanum

Collocations of eardrum

burst eardrum

Frequency: 80 %

The loud explosion caused a burst eardrum.

perforated eardrum

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor diagnosed a perforated eardrum.

damaged eardrum

Frequency: 65 %

The infection resulted in a damaged eardrum.

ruptured eardrum

Frequency: 60 %

The pressure from the explosion caused a ruptured eardrum.

sensitive eardrum

Frequency: 45 %

He had a sensitive eardrum that made him prone to ear infections.

Idiomatic Expressions for eardrum

• Phrase: fall on deaf ears
  Meaning: to be ignored or disregarded by someone, especially when trying to communicate something important
  Usage: I tried to warn him about the dangers of smoking, but my advice fell on deaf ears.