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) A myringotome is the instrument used for cutting the eardrum.
You might also like to view...
Widespread use of antibacterial compounds and the routine use of antibiotic drugs in animal feed are believed to have contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant ________
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Which of the following medical terms is misspelled?
A) bracheal B) cranial C) gluteal D) inferior
Men impute more sexual meaning to gestures (such as casual touching) that women perceive as friendly and innocent
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The abbreviation for cancer is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).