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Etymology of the English word tympanoplasty

the English word tympanoplasty

derived from the English word tympanum

derived from the Latin word tympanum (drum; small drum or like; revolving cylinder)

derived from the Classical Greek word tumpanon, τύμπανον

using the English suffix -plasty

Word found in Modern English