Asked by Humphrey Villegas on Jun 14, 2024
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The term for the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is spelled:
A) myringectomy.
B) myringotomy.
C) myrigoplasty.
D) myringoplasty.
Myringoplasty
is a surgical procedure to repair a perforation in the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Tympanic Membrane
Referred to as the tympanic membrane, it is a delicate membrane that divides the outer ear from the middle ear and responds to sound waves by vibrating.
Surgical Repair
Medical procedures that involve the reconstruction or restoration of a part of the body to improve its function or appearance.
- Achieve proficiency in the terminology and abbreviations related to ear anatomy, conditions, and treatments.
- Know the procedures and instruments used in ear examination and treatment.
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Kristoph PimentelJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Myringoplasty refers to the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane. Myringectomy refers to the surgical removal of the entire tympanic membrane, while myringotomy refers to a small incision made in the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure or drain fluid. Myrigoplasty is not a term used in ear surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve proficiency in the terminology and abbreviations related to ear anatomy, conditions, and treatments.
- Know the procedures and instruments used in ear examination and treatment.