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Myringotomy

OtolaryngologyImportant

Surgical incision of the eardrum to drain fluid from the middle ear.

Korean

고막절개술

중이에 고인 삼출액 배출 또는 환기를 위해 고막에 절개를 가하고 환기관을 삽입하는 수술.

French

Myringotomie

Incision chirurgicale du tympan pour drainer le liquide de l'oreille moyenne.

Word parts

  • myring/oRoot(Greek) Eardrum, tympanic membrane
  • -tomySuffix(Greek) Incision, cutting

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