mastoidectomy

[ mas-toi-dek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural mas·toid·ec·to·mies.

1. the removal of part of a mastoid process, usually for draining an infection.

mastoidectomy

/ ˌmæstɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of the mastoid process

Word History and Origins

Origin of mastoidectomy¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; mastoid + -ectomy

Example Sentences

In addition, the mastoidectomy scar was clearly present on the left side of the skull.

From Slate

A mastoidectomy two years ago showed a severely deteriorated eardrum.

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