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Chapter 6

TermDefinition
inflammation of the eardrum tympanitis
deafness term for partial or complete loss of hearing
eardrum combining form myring/o
hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear, or ossicles conductive hearing loss
record of hearing measurement audiogram
mixed hearing loss sensorineural and conductive hearing loss
presbycusis hearing impairment in old age
disorder of the internal ear resulting from excessive buildup of endolymph Meniere's disease
process of measuring hearing audiometry
otoscope instrument for examining the ear
hardening of the bony tissue in the ear otosclerosis
otitis media inflammation of the middle ear
excessive buildup of wax in the ear that often reduces hearing acuity, cerumen impaction
vertigo dizziness
otoplasty surgical repair of the external ear
bleeding from the ear otorrhagia
What does the abbreviation PE stand for? polyethylene
otalgia earache
What does the abbreviation BAER stand for? brainstem auditory evoked response
the smaller sac within the membranous labyrinth of the vestibule in the inner ear saccule
A drug that blocks the effects of histamine antihistamine
eustachian tube tube connecting the middle ear to the throat
Drug that reduces congestion and swelling of membranes, such as those of the nose and auditory tube in an infection decongestant
coiled tubular structure of the internal ear that contains the spiral organ of Corti cochlea
a drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; used to treat diseases caused by bacteria
What does the abbreviation ENT stand for? ear, nose, and throat
Tuning fork a two pronged, fork like instrument that vibrates when struck; used to test hearing, especially bone conduction
hammer first of the three auditory ossicles of the middle ear
cerumin/o wax
Microsurgery surgery with the use of a microscope used on delicate tissue
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