myringotomy
/ˌmɪrɪnˈdʒɒtəmi
/ /ˌmɪrɪnˈɡɒtəmi/noun [mass noun]
Surgical incision into the eardrum, to relieve pressure or drain fluid.A myringotomy drains the fluids and prevents the build up of fluids in the future....
- The surgical procedures were adenoidectomy, myringotomy, and tympanoplasty.
- If fluid was apparent, myringotomy was performed, and the fluid was sent for culture.
Origin
Late 19th century: from modern Latin myringa 'eardrum' + -tomy.