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KWilfred

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The procedure for replacing the innermost ossicle with a prosthesis is:
 
  A) otoplasty.
  B) tympanoplasty.
  C) stapedectomy.
  D) tympanectomy.

Question 2

The term for the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is spelled:
 
  A) myringectomy.
  B) myringotomy.
  C) myrigoplasty.
  D) myringoplasty.


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Otoplasty is surgical repair of the ear.
B) Tympanoplasty is surgical repair of the eardrum.
C) Correct.
D) Tympanectomy is removal of the eardrum.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Myringectomy is surgical excision of the eardrum.
B) Myringotomy is surgical incision of the eardrum.
C) The correct spelling is myringoplasty.
D) Correct.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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