Question | Answer |
Adenoid Curettes | used to remove adenord tissue |
Adenoids | lymphord tissue locted in the nasopharyngeal region of the pharynx which atrophies with age |
Auditory | latin word pertaining to the sense of hearing |
Aural | latin word pertaining to ear |
Bone Conduction Implantation | placement of animi external sound processing disc |
Caldwell-Luc | creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity to establish ddrainage and to remove any diseased tissue, polyps, or tumors; incision is made in the oral mucous membrane above the caine teeth called the canine fossa |
Conduction | transmission o f sound waves through air or bone |
Epiglottis | small leaf-shaped structure located immediately posterior to root of the tongue which cover the entrace 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 or external approach |
Fenestration Procedure | reconstruction of the outer and middle or for otosclerosis |
Glossectomy | partialor total removal of the tongue and possibly floor of the mouth for oral carcinoma |
Glottis | interveining space between vocal cords |
Killian operation | creation o f a new passageway between frontal sinuses and nasal cavity |
Laryngectomy | various techniques to remove larynx and its associated structures to trreat carcinoma of the larynx |
Laryngoscope | used to usualize the larynx and vocal cords; facilitates the taking of biopsies |
Laryngoscopy | direct visualization of larynx through fiberoptic endoscope to remove foreign bodies, polyps, and tissue specimens for pathologic examination |
Larynx | musculocation structure of the top of the trachea consisting of nine |
Mandibulectomy | paritial or total removal of the parotidgland and any associated tumors or lesions for cancer |
Mastoditis | inflammation fo the air cells of the mastoid process |
Meniere's Disease | disorder of the membranous labryinth of the inner ear |
Modified Radical Mastoidectomy | removal of mastoid or cells; preserves typanic memberane and middle ear ossicles |
Myringotomy | incision of tympanic membrane to treat acute otitis medin |
Ossicle | any small bone, especially one of the three 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 and diseases |
Otosclerosis | condition cheracterized by progressive deafiness caused by formation fo spongal bone |
Palatine Tonsils | lymphord tissue located in the oralpharyngeal (region of the pharynx) of spngal bone |
Papilloma | any benign epithelial tumor |
Parotidectomy | subtotal or total removal of the parotid gland |
Pharynx | muscual membranous structure extending from the nose to skill to esophagus |
Polypectomy | removal of nasal or sinus ployps to improve |
Pressure Equalization Tubes | small drainage tubes placed in the tympaic memberane to drain |
Radical Neck Dissection | enbloc removal of lymphatic chains and all non-cital structures of neck |
Repair of Nasal Fracture | manipulation of mobilization of injured nasal bones and septal cartilage restore nose |
Rhinoplasty | reconstruction of the nose to correct any, improve cosmetic appearance |
Sensorineural Loss | hearing loss caused by a defect in the inner ear resulting from ne |
Septoplasty | excision and resection of the septum to correct any deviation, improve function |
Simple Mastoidectomy | removal of the air cells of the mastoid process w/out involving the middle ear or external canal |
Sphenoidectomy | creation of new passageway for drainage in sphenoidalsinus |
Stapes Mobilization | creation of an opening into the vestibule of the labrynth |
Stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |
Thyroid Cartilage | trangular pro on the anterior wall of the larynx, adams apple |
Tinnitus | subjective ringing or tingling sound in the ear |
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy | removal of tonsils and adenoids by blunt or sharp dissection |
Tympanoplasty | any one of five types of procedures performed to repair defects in the |
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | resection of the soft palate (posterior) uvula, and anterior tonsillar pillar to correct sleep apnea |
Vertigo | sensation of moving around in space; difficult to maintain |
Vocal Cords | membranous fibrous bands stretched across the hollow larynx |