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Question
the ear procedure term \mastoidectomy\ means?
incision into the ear drum
surgical repair of the ear
surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
surgical removal of the mastoid process
Brief Explanations
The suffix "-ectomy" in medical terminology means surgical removal. The mastoid process is a part of the temporal bone near the ear. So, "mastoidectomy" refers to the surgical removal of the mastoid process.
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surgical removal of the mastoid process