Question

which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane)?
a tympanectomy
b myringoplasty
c tympanopathy
d myringotomy

Explanation:

• tympanectomy: Refers to the removal of the eardrum (tympanic membrane), not just cutting into it.
• myringoplasty: Is the surgical repair of the eardrum (tympanic membrane), not cutting into it.
• tympanopathy: Means a disease of the eardrum (tympanic membrane), not a surgical cutting procedure.
• myringotomy: Specifically means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

Answer:

D. myringotomy