Surgical excision of the tympanic membrane is called:

A) myringotomy.
B) myringoplasty.
C) myringectomy.
D) myringotome.


C
Explanation:
A) Myringotomy is an incision into the tympanic membrane.
B) Myringoplasty is surgical repair of the eardrum.
C) Correct.
D) Myringotomy is the instrument for cutting the eardrum.

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