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Myringotomy
Myringotomy An incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure or release fluid.
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Incision
A cut made with a sharp instrument through the skin or other tissue.
Eardrum
The tympanic membrane of the ear, or tympanum, the membrane that separates the middle ear from the external ear.
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