What is another word for stapedectomy?
Pronunciation: [ste͡ɪpdˈɛktəmɪ] (IPA) 
Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the stapes bone in the middle ear and its replacement with a prosthesis to treat hearing loss. There are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with the term "stapedectomy." Some of these include stapedotomy, stapedial surgery, stapes replacement, and stapedial reconstruction. These terms are often used in medical literature to describe the same surgical procedure, which is typically performed by an otolaryngologist or ear, nose, and throat specialist. Regardless of the terminology used, stapedectomy remains an effective treatment for various types of hearing loss, including otosclerosis, a condition that results in the abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear.
