Etymology

myringotomy

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Today it means: The surgical procedure of making a tiny incision in the eardrum, to relieve pressure caused by the excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus. Full definition →

Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō) ← Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- ← English myringo-
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  1. Englishmyringo-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*temh₁-
  3. Ancient Greekτέμνω (témnō)
  4. English todaymyringotomy

From myringo- + -tomy.

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