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TYMPANOTOMY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- myringotomy
1, record 1, English, myringotomy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tympanotomy 2, record 1, English, tympanotomy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incision of the tympanic membrane. 3, record 1, English, - myringotomy
Record 1, Key term(s)
- paracentesis tympani
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie ORL
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paracentèse
1, record 1, French, paracent%C3%A8se
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- paracentèse du tympan 2, record 1, French, paracent%C3%A8se%20du%20tympan
correct, feminine noun
- myringotomie 2, record 1, French, myringotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement qui consiste à perforer le tympan pour drainer une otite. 3, record 1, French, - paracent%C3%A8se
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
- Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tympanotomy tube
1, record 2, English, tympanotomy%20tube
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an implanted device that is intended for ventilation or drainage of the middle ear. The device is inserted through the tympanic membrane to permit a free exchange of air between the outer ear and middle ear. 1, record 2, English, - tympanotomy%20tube
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
- Chirurgie ORL
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube de tympanotomie
1, record 2, French, tube%20de%20tympanotomie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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