tympanostomy tube
Definition: a small tube inserted through the tympanic membrane after myringotomy to ventilate the middle ear; often used for middle ear effusion.
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Definition: a small tube inserted through the tympanic membrane after myringotomy to ventilate the middle ear; often used for middle ear effusion.
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.