Synonym: myringotomy. ... Origin: tympano-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(tim″pә-not´ә-me) myringotomy. surgical opening of the middle ear.
Type: Term Pronunciation: tim′pă-not′ŏ-mē Synonyms: myringotomy
tympanotomy 1. The removal of fluid (often infected) from the middle ear space by creating a incision in the eardrum. 2. A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum so 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 t...