mastoidectomy

mastoidectomy Definition

mas·toid·ec·tomy (mas′to̵i dek′tə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

the surgical removal of part or all of a mastoid

Etymology: see -ectomy

mastoidectomy Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

cortical: If medical treatment fails a cortical mastoidectomy is performed.

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‹ mastodon
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‹ mastitis
‹ mastigophoran
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