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perforation
(redirected from Eardrum perforation)

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per·fo·ra·tion  (pûrf-rshn)
n.
1. A hole or series of holes punched or bored through something, especially a hole in a series, separating sections in a sheet or roll.
2.
a. The act of perforating.
b. The state of being perforated.

perforation
Noun
1. a hole or holes made in something
2. a series of punched holes, such as that between individual stamps
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.perforationperforation - a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something
2.perforation - a hole made in something; "a perforation of the eardrum"
hole - an opening into or through something
3.perforation - the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
puncture - the act of puncturing or perforating
Translations
Spanish perforation [pəːfəˈreɪʃən] nperforación f
French perforation [pəːfəˈreɪʃən] nperforation f (= line of holes); pointillé m
German perforation [pəːfəˈreɪʃən] perforate n (= small hole) → Loch nt (= line of holes); Perforation f
Italian perforation [pəːfəˈreɪʃən] nperforazione f (= line of holes); dentellatura

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The Cochrane Database published a systematic review of 9 randomized controlled trials in which systemic antibiotics were compared with topical antibiotics or antiseptics for the treatment of chronically discharging ears with underlying eardrum perforations in more than 800 patients of all ages.
 
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