myringotomy

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Etymology

From myringo- + -tomy.

Noun

myringotomy (plural myringotomies)

  1. (surgery) 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.

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