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Tympanoplasty

Medical Definition: Surgical reconstruction of the hearing mechanism of the middle ear, with restoration of the drum membrane to protect the round window from sound pressure, and establishment of ossicular continuity between the tympanic membrane and the oval window. (Dorland, 28th ed.)
Guide Notes: surg reconstruction of hearing mechanism of middle ear; repair of tympanic membrane perforation = MYRINGOPLASTY; do not use /util except by MeSH definition

Tympanoplasty Medical Definitions and Terms

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