Stapedotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stapedotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical operation in which a tiny hole is made in the footplate of the stapes, and a prosthesis is placed to touch this area with movement of the tympanic membrane.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical operation in which a tiny hole is made in the footplate of the stapes, and a prosthesis is placed to touch this area with movement of the tympanic membrane.
Word Forms
- stapedotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stapedectomy, staphylotomy, stapes, stapedius, tympanostomy, staphylectomy.
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