Myringotomy (from Latin myringa `eardrum`) is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. A tympanostomy tube is inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged time and to prevent reaccumulation of ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myringotomy
<procedure, surgery> The removal of fluid (often infected) from the middle ear space by creating a incision in the eardrum. Ear tubes may be placed to maintain chronic drainage for several months. Indicated in cases of chronic or recurrent otitis media. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(mir″ing-got´o-me) incision of the tympanic membrane, usually for relief of pressure and drainage of fluid from the middle ear. Sometimes, as in the case of serous otitis media, a ventilating tube called a grommet is inserted to allow continuous ventilation and avoid a chronic middle ear problem with fluid accumulation,... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Myringotomy: A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid behind the eardrum can then drain and usually thickened secretions can be removed. A small plastic ear tube (a tympanostomy tube) is often inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time. These ventilating tubes usually remain in place f... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4495
myringotomy 1. A surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or to release pus from the middle ear). 2. A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid behind the eardrum can then drain and usually thickened secretions can be removed. A small plastic ear tube (a tympanostomy tube) is often inserted into the eardrum to keep ... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1357/