Which Term Does Not Belong? Explain why.
Disorders related to hearing and the ear
a. hyperacusis
b. mastoiditis
c. myringotomy
d. otalgia
e. otosclerosis
C Myringotomy is a surgical incision into the eardrum, not a disease or condition related to
hearing and the ears.
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