Tympanocentesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tympanocentesis is a noun meaning The drainage of fluid from the middle ear by using a small-gauge needle to puncture the eardrum.
Meaning
The drainage of fluid from the middle ear by using a small-gauge needle to puncture the eardrum.
Word Forms
- tympanocenteses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tympanoscopy, tympanotomy, tympanography, tympanoplasty, tympanostomy, tympanectomy.
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