Which term means "cutting into the throat"?

a. myringotomy
b. pharyngotomy
c. laryngoplasty
d. tympanotomy


b
Explanation:
a. myringotomy: means "incision into the eardrum"
b. pharyngotomy: correct
c. laryngoplasty: means "surgical repair of the voice box"
d. tympanotomy: means "incision into the eardrum"

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