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Myringotomy |
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myringotomy /my·rin·got·o·my/ (mi-ring-got´ah-me) tympanotomy; creation of a hole in the tympanic membrane, as for tympanocentesis.
Myringotomy A surgical procedure performed to drain an infected middle ear. A newer type of myringotomy uses a laser instead of a scalpel. Mentioned in: Cerumen Impaction, Otitis Media myringotomy tympanotomy; incision of the tympanic membrane. The procedure is usually performed to relieve pressure and allow for drainage or irrigation of the middle ear behind the tympanic membrane. |
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