Which term means "surgical incision into the eardrum"?

a. tympanectomy
b. myringoplasty
c. tympanopathy
d. myringotomy


d
Explanation:
a. tympanectomy: means "surgical excision of the eardrum"
b. myringoplasty: means "surgical repair of the eardrum"
c. tympanopathy: means "disease of the eardrum"
d. myringotomy: correct

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