Myringoplasty (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical repair of a perforated eardrum with a tissue graft.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor recommended myringoplasty to repair the perforated eardrum caused by the sudden loud noise.
- The patient underwent a successful myringoplasty procedure under general anesthesia, and her hearing improved significantly.
- The myringoplasty surgery involved taking a graft from the patient's own tissue and placing it over the eardrum perforation.
- After a few weeks of recovery, the doctor examined the patient's ear and confirmed that the myringoplasty had been successful.
- A myringoplasty can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the procedure and the patient's overall health.