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Myotomy describes a surgical procedure in which muscle is cut.

A myringotomy, sometimes called by other names, is a surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to relieve pressure caused by excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear.

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney.

Nephropexy is the surgical fixation of a floating or mobile kidney (nephroptosis).

A nephrostomy is an artificial opening created between the kidney and the skin which allows for the urinary diversion directly from the upper part of the urinary system (renal pelvis).