Synonyms for myringotomy
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- myringotomies → myringostomies, tympanostomies, tympanotomies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| myringotomy | rising | |
| tympanostomy | rising | |
| tympanotomy | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- tympanotomy
- 12 letters
- myringostomy, tympanostomy