Myringotomy

noun

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Noun

1
The surgical procedure of making a tiny incision in the eardrum, to relieve pressure caused by the excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus.
2
surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear) wordnet

Synonyms

myringostomy tympanostomy tympanotomy

Etymology

From myringo- + -tomy.

Related phrases

myringotomy tube

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