mastoidectomy

mas·toid·ec·to·my

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-toi-dek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌmæs tɔɪˈdɛk tə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-toi-dek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌmæs tɔɪˈdɛk tə mi/

Definitions of mastoidectomy word

noun plural mastoidectomy the removal of part of a mastoid process, usually for draining an infection. 1
noun mastoidectomy (surgery) The surgical procedure to remove part or all of the mastoid process. 1
noun mastoidectomy surgical removal of the mastoid process 0
noun mastoidectomy the surgical removal of part or all of a mastoid 0

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Origin of mastoidectomy

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; mastoid + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Mastoidectomy

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mastoidectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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