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

Explanation:

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.

Answer:

surgical removal of the mastoid process