myringectomy

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An operation to remove the eardrum to treat ear infections or other ear problems

noun
/mɪrɪnˈdʒɛktəmi/

Specialized

: miringectomía

The doctor explained that a myringectomy is necessary to remove the damaged eardrum.

Examples

The patient required a myringectomy to treat chronic ear infections.
Following his myringectomy, he experienced temporary hearing loss in the affected ear.
A myringectomy may be performed to access the middle ear for further surgical procedures.
The doctor performed a myringectomy on the patient yesterday.
After the myringectomy, she felt immediate relief from pain.
After the myringectomy, he was instructed to keep the affected ear dry while healing.
She underwent a myringectomy to alleviate her persistent ear infection and improve her hearing.

How Invasive

myringectomy

Specialized

9.9

myringoplasty

Specialized

9.9

myringotomy

Specialized

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Surface Forms

myringectomy singular

myringectomies plural

Morphology

myringectomy = myring + ectomy

The term is derived from specialized medical terminology, with roots not recognizable to average English learners.

Etymology

Myringectomy comes from Greek parts: myring- meaning 'eardrum' and -ectomy meaning 'cutting out'. So, like appendectomy, a myringectomy is a surgery that removes the eardrum.