Perforated Eardrum (Noun)
Meaning
An eardrum with a hole or tear in it; can interfere with normal hearing and cause other ear problems.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A perforated eardrum can be caused by a loud noise, a severe head injury, or an ear infection that has ruptured the eardrum.
- The doctor examined the patient's ear and confirmed that she had a perforated eardrum that needed to be treated immediately.
- Symptoms of a perforated eardrum may include hearing loss, ear pain, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.
- If left untreated, a perforated eardrum can lead to more serious complications, such as chronic ear infections or permanent hearing loss.
- The patient was relieved to learn that a perforated eardrum could be easily treated with antibiotics and in some cases, surgery to repair the damaged tissue.