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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery Vocab

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AERODIGESTIVE TRACT   medical term for the throat  
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APNEA   cessation of breathing  
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CARNIA   the inferior tracheal cartilage that projects from the tracheal cartilage and bifureates into the two primary bronchi  
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CHOLESTEATOMA   a mass composed of cholesterol and epithelial cells that is either congenital or occurs as a complication of chronic otitis media; located in the middle ear  
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CHONDRORADIONECROSIS   xray of dead cartilage  
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CONGENITAL   present at birth  
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DYNAMIC EQUALIBRIUM   the ability of the individual to adjust to displacements of the center of gravity of the body  
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EPIGLOTTIS   the small cartilaginous structure that acts like a lid and closes the passage way to the larynx to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea during the act of swallowing  
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EPISTAXIS   nosebleed  
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GELFOAM   type of absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is made of purified pork skin gelatin; availablle in either pad or powder form, it is placed over an area of bleeding to control hemorrhage  
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GLOTTIS   the small opening between the true vocal cords  
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HYDROPS   abnormal accumulation of clear watery fluid in the tissue or a body cavity such as the middle of the ear; formly called dropsy  
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HYPERTROPHY   enlargement or overgrowth of a structure acheived by suggestion of another, an individuals own concentration, or with the use of a substance  
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LARYNGO-   combining form meaning larynx  
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MYRINGO-   combining form referring to the tymapanic membrane  
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OLFACTION   sense of smell  
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OROPHARYNX   pertaining to the oral cavity and pharynx  
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OTO-   combining form meaning ear  
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PHARYNGOTYMPANIC TUBE   an open tube that links the middle ear to the nasopharynx; it releases pressure pushing against the tympanic membrane and allows the membrane to vibrate  
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POLYP   growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane; often precancerous growths  
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POLYSOMNOGRAPHY   diagnostic test during which physiological variables are measured and recorded during sleep; often administered to individuals who suffer from some type of sleep disorder  
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RHINO-   combining form that means nose  
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-SCLEROSIS   suffix relating to hardening of a structure or tissue due to a pathological occurance  
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SMR (SUBMUCOUS RESECTION)   a surgical procedure to restore normal breathing;involves incising the mucous membrane lining of the nasal cavity, lifting the underlying perichondrium, removing underlying mucous membrane structures,& placing the mucous membrane back into position  
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T&A (TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY)   surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids  
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UPP (UVULOPALATOPHARYNGOPLASTY)   surgical procedure to treat intactable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea; involves removal of the redundant tissue of the fauces, tonsils, and a portion of the soft palate including the uvula  
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