Question

what term means \surgical removal of the labyrinth of the inner ear\?
blepharedema
retinotomy
labyrinthectomy
iridalgia

Explanation:

• Blepharedema: Refers to swelling of the eyelid, not related to the inner ear.
• Retinotomy: Is a surgical procedure on the retina (part of the eye), not the inner ear.
• Labyrinthectomy: The suffix “-ectomy” means surgical removal. “Labyrinth” refers to the inner - ear structure. So, this term fits the description.
• Iridalgia: Means pain in the iris (part of the eye), not relevant to the inner ear.

Answer:

labyrinthectomy