atticoantrotomy

English

Etymology

From attico- +‎ antrotomy. By surface analysis, attic +‎ -o- +‎ antro- +‎ tome +‎ -y.

Noun

atticoantrotomy (plural atticoantrotomies)

  1. A surgical procedure that involves cutting into the attic and mastoid antrum of the ear to drain or clear infection.
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