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myringotomy (n)
surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
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surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
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Myringotomy is a surgical procedure to create a small incision in the eardrum, allowing fluid buildup to drain.
The patient underwent bilateral myringotomy to alleviate pressure and reduce pain in both ears.
Myringotomy is often performed to treat acute otitis media, which is an infection of the middle ear.
The myringotomy incision is typically made in the lower part of the eardrum to prevent any damage to the hearing structures.
