Question

1. the term \tympanostomy\ literally means: procedure of cutting and making a mouth - like opening in the epiglottis a recording of respiratory rates procedure of cutting and making a mouth - like opening in the ear drum procedure of removing tumors from the lungs

Explanation:

The prefix "tympano -" refers to the eardrum, and "stomy" means creating an opening. Tympanostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the eardrum.

Answer:

procedure of cutting and making a mouth - like opening in the ear drum