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Stapedectomy

Description:

Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the stapes bone and its replacement with an artificial prosthesis. This procedure is commonly performed to treat a hearing loss condition called otosclerosis, where the stapes bone becomes fixed and cannot vibrate properly.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A surgical procedure involving the removal and replacement of the stapes bone.

Sample Sentence:

John's hearing improved significantly after undergoing a stapedectomy.

Sense 2 (Noun):

The artificial prosthesis used to replace the stapes bone.

Sample Sentence:

The doctor carefully inserted the stapedectomy prosthesis into the patient's ear.

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