myringotomy

[ mir-in-got-uh-mee, -ing- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural myr·in·got·o·mies.

surgical incision of the tympanic membrane.

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Word History and Origins

1875–80; < New Latin myring ( a ) tympanic membrane (compare Medieval Latin miringa membrane enclosing the brain, dissimilated form of Late Latin mēninga < Greek mêninx, stem mēning- membrane) + -o- + -tomy

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Example Sentences

The chief object of paracentesis (myringotomy or simple incision) is to permit of escape of fluid from the tympanic cavity.

From Project Gutenberg

myrica myristic acid

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