Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Myringotomy

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: To surgically cut the eardrum
Combining form and definition: myring/o, “membrane, eardrum”
Suffix and definition: -tomy, “incision, to cut”

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