MYRINGOTOMY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)

Categories: Operation, Surgery, Surgical operation, Surgical procedure, Surgical process

Synonyms

Myringotomy

🔗 Related Words

myringo- – A related word in the same word family.

-tomy – A related word in the same word family.

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