Which Term Means Cutting into the Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane)

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Multiple Choice

Which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane) ?

• A)tympanectomy
• B)myringoplasty
• C)tympanopathy
• D)myringotomy

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Definitions:

Karyotyping

The process of pairing and ordering all the chromosomes of an organism, providing valuable information for genetic diagnosis and research.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information for the transmission of inherited traits.

XO Karyotype

A chromosomal configuration characterized by having a single X chromosome and no Y chromosome, typically associated with Turner syndrome.

Turner Syndrome

An inherited condition in which only one sex chromosome (an X chromosome) is present in cells; karyotype is designated X0; affected individuals are sterile females.