myringotomy

English

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.

Synonyms

• myringostomy
• tympanostomy
• tympanotomy

Derived terms

• myringotomy tube

Translations

Translations

• Italian: miringotomia (it) f
• Spanish: miringotomía f