fenestration

• Sustantivo que designa el diseño y la disposición de las ventanas en un edificio, o un procedimiento quirúrgico que crea una abertura en el oído interno para tratar la pérdida auditiva causada por otosclerosis.

A noun referring to the design and arrangement of windows in a building, or a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the cochlea to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.

1. Architectural arrangement of windowsC1formal

   The design, placement, and arrangement of windows and other openings in a building's facade.

   Disposición de ventanas en una fachada

   • The fenestration of the Gothic cathedral allows for dramatic light effects.
   • Modern fenestration often prioritizes energy efficiency and natural light.
   • The architect studied the fenestration patterns of traditional houses.

2. Surgical procedure for hearing restorationC2formal

   A surgical operation that creates an opening in the inner ear to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.

   Fenestración (quirúrgica del oído)

   • The patient underwent fenestration surgery to improve her hearing.
   • Fenestration was a common procedure before the development of modern stapedectomy.
   • The surgeon carefully performed the fenestration to restore cochlear function.