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ENT Diseases
Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| neurinoma | Usually a benign tumor of the sheath which surrounds a nerve. |
| anosmia | Loss of the sense of smell. |
| ceruminoma | Tumor of the ceruminous glands. |
| cholesteatoma | Nodular growth of squamous epithelium derived from the cells of the external ear. |
| labyrinthitis | Inflammation of the labyrinth (inner ear). |
| mastoiditis | Inflammation of the mastoid air cells. |
| Meniere disease | Disorder characterized by recurrent vertigo when lying down, sensory hearing loss, and tinnitus. |
| myringitis | Inflammation of the tympanic membrane. |
| otitis externa | Inflammation or infection of the external canal or the auricle. |
| otitis media | Inflammation of the middle ear. |
| otosclerosis | Condition of a bony labyrinth in which there is spongy bone formation in front and behind the stapes. |
| perforation | Hole made through a part or substance. |
| pharyngitis | Inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat) |
| presbycusis | Sensorineural hearing loss which occurs as part of normal aging. |
| rhinitis | Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose |
| Schwannoma | An acoustic neurinoma. |
| sinusitis | Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses |
| vestibular neuronitis | a benign disorder characterized by the sudden onset of severe vertigo which is persistent at first, and then becomes paroxysmal. |