stapedectomy

sta·pe·dec·to·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stey-pi-dek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌsteɪ pɪˈdɛk tə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stey-pi-dek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌsteɪ pɪˈdɛk tə mi/

Definitions of stapedectomy word

noun plural stapedectomy a microsurgical procedure to relieve deafness by replacing the stapes of the ear with a prosthetic device. 1
noun stapedectomy surgical removal of the stapes 0
noun stapedectomy a surgical operation of the middle ear, in which the stapes is removed and, usually, replaced with an artificial part, as to restore hearing 0

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Origin of stapedectomy

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < New Latin staped-, stem of stapēs stapes + -ectomy

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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