Surgical Terms

Question 1

Labyrinthectomy

Answer 1

Excision of the labyrinth

Question 2

Mastoidectomy

Answer 2

Excision of the mastoid bone

Question 3

Mastoidotomy

Answer 3

Incision into the mastoid bone

Question 4

Myringoplasty

Answer 4

Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

Question 5

Myringotomy

Answer 5

Incision into the tympanic membrane
(Performed to release pus or fluid and relieve pressure in the middle ear)
(Tympanocentesis)

Question 6

Stapedectomy

Answer 6

Excision of the stapes

Performed to restore hearing in cases of osteosclerosis. The stapes is replaced by a prosthesis

Question 7

Tympanoplasty

Answer 7

Surgical repair of the middle ear