mastoidectomy 
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mastoidectomy definition
mas·toid·ec·tomy (mas′to̵i dek′tə mē)
noun pl. mastoidectomies -·mies
the surgical removal of part or all of a mastoid
Etymology: see -ectomy
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Adjective modifier
- cortical: If medical treatment fails a cortical mastoidectomy is performed.
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