Myringectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of the eardrum.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent a myringectomy to treat the chronic eardrum perforation that was causing hearing loss and recurrent infections.
- In some cases, a myringectomy may be necessary to remove a damaged or diseased eardrum and replace it with a graft.
- The surgeon performed a myringectomy and tympanoplasty to repair the perforated eardrum and restore the patient's hearing.
- A myringectomy is usually performed under general anesthesia to minimize discomfort and ensure the patient's safety during the procedure.
- The myringectomy procedure typically involves making an incision behind the ear to access the eardrum and remove the damaged or diseased tissue.