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