Question | Answer |
Adenoid Curettes | used to remove adenoid tissue |
Adenoids | lymphnode tissue located in the nasopharyngeal region of the pharynx which atrophies with age |
Auditory | latin word pertaining to the sense of hearing |
Aduitory Acuity | acuteness or sharpness of hearing |
Aural | latin word pertaining to ear |
Bone Conduction Implantation | placement of miniature external sound processing disc which bypasses external and middle ear to stimulate the cochlea |
Caldwell-Luc | creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity |
Conduction | transmission of sound waves through air or bone |
Epiglottis | small leaf-shaped structure located immediately posterior to root of the tongue which cover the entrance of the larynx when swallowing, thus preventing food or liquids from entering the airway |
Ethmoidectomy | removal of diseased portion of middle turbinate, ethmoidal cells, and diseased tissue in the nasal fossa through a nasal or external approach |
fenestration procedure | reconstruction of the outer & middle parts of the ear by means of a new drum of skin flap/creation of a new window. treatment for hearing loss due to otosclerosis |
glossectomy | partial/total removal of the tongue |
glottis | the intervening space between the vocal folds |
killian operation | creation of a new passage way between the frontal sinuses & nasal cavity |
laryngectomy | varying degrees of technique to remove the larynx (partially/totally) & its associated structures to treat carcinoma of the larynx |
laryngoscope | used to visualize the larynx/vocal cords for biopsy |
laryngoscopy | direct visualization of the larynx thru a fiberoptic endoscope; removal of foreign bodies,polyps& tissue specimens for pathologic exam |
larynx | musculocartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea consisting of 9 cartilages bound together |
mandibulectomy | partial/total removal of the lower jaw for oral carcinoma extending into the mandible |
mastoiditis | inflammation of the air cells of the mastoid process |
meniere's disease | disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear; symptoms include progressive deafness,tinnitus & dizziness |
modified radical mastoidectomy | removal of the mastoid air cells & the posterior wall of the external ear canal for drainage |
myringotomy | incision of the tympanic membrane under direct vision to treat acute otitis media/release fluid in the middle ear |
ossicle | any small bone, especially the 3 small bones of the ear |
otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear |
oto | greek word pertaining to the ear |
otology | study of the ear,its functions & diseases |
otosclerosis | condition characterized by chronic progressive deafness caused by formation of spongy bone,especially around the oval window |
palatine tonsils | lymphoid tissue located in the oropharyngeal region of the pharynx behind & below continuous w/the esophagus; serves as a passageway for air/food |
papilloma | any benign epithelial tumor |
parotidectomy | partial/total removal of the parotid gland |
pharynx | musculo/membranous structure extending from the base of the skull to the area where it becomes continous w/the esophagus |
polypectomy | removal of nasal/sinus polyps to improve pts ability to breath |
pressure equalization tubes | small drainage tubes placed in the tympanic membrane to prevent the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear |
radical neck dissection | en bloc removal of lymphatic chains and all noncritical structures of the neck |
repair of nasal fracture | manipulation of mobilization of injured nasal bones/septal cartilage; restores nose to prior appearance/function |
rhinoplasty | reconstruction of the nose to correct any deformities; improves appearance |
sensorineural loss | hearing loss caused by defect in the inner ear resulting from damage to nerve tissue/sensory paths to the brain |
septoplasty | excision/resection of the septum to correct any deviation from injury; designed to improve function capabilites |
simple mastoidectomy | removal of the air cells of the mastoid process w/out involving the middle ear or external canal |
sphenoidectomy | creation of a new passageway for drainage/removal of diseased tissue in the sphenoidal sinuses |
stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |
thyroid cartilage | triangular protrusion on the anterior wall of the larynx. adam's apple |
tinnitus | subjective ringing/tingling sound in the ear |
tonsillecotmy & adenoidectomy | removal of the tonsils/adenoids by sharp/blunt dissection |
tympanoplasty | any 1 of 5 procedures performed to repair defects in the tympanic membrane/middle ear |
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | en bloc removal of lymphatic chains/all nonvital structures of the neck to stop metastic cancer of the cervical lymphatic chain |
vertigo | sensation of moving around in space, having objects move around you; makes equilibrium difficult |
vocal cords | membranous,fibrous bands stretched across the hollow interior of the larynx which vibrates to produce sound |