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myringotomy


Definition of myringotomy

noun

[mass noun]
  • surgical incision into the eardrum, to relieve pressure or drain fluid.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin myringa 'eardrum' + -tomy

myringotomy in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of myringotomy in the US English dictionary