fenestration

• 指建筑物中窗户的设计和布置；也指在耳蜗上开孔以治疗耳硬化症所致听力丧失的外科手术。

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.

   开窗设计

   • 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.

   听力恢复手术

   • 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.