The Suffix -Ectomy Means ________ ________

question 43

Essay

The suffix -ectomy means ________ ________.

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Definitions:

Ruptured Eardrum

A medical condition where there is a tear or hole in the eardrum, the thin membrane that separates the ear canal and the middle ear.

Otosclerosis

Hardening or immobilization of the stapes within the inner ear.

Ménière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, gradually occurring as individuals get older, affecting the ability to hear higher frequencies at first.