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In the constructed term tonsill/ectomy, the word root is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane)?
 
  A) tympanectomy
  B) myringoplasty
  C) tympanopathy
  D) myringotomy


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Answer to Question 1

tonsill

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Myring/o means eardrum and -otomy means cutting into; therefore, myringotomy means cutting into the eardrum. Tympan/o means eardrum and -ectomy means surgical removal; thus, tympanectomy means surgical removal of eardrum. -plasty means surgical repair, so myringoplasty means surgical repair of eardrum. -pathy means disease, so tympanopathy means disease of the eardrum.



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