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EENT Medical Terms
EENT Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adenoid Curettes | used to remove adenoid tissue |
| Adenoids | lymphnode tissue located in the nasopharyngeal region of the pharynx which atrophies with age |
| Auditory | latin word pertaining to the sense of hearing |
| Aduitory Acuity | acuteness or sharpness of hearing |
| Aural | latin word pertaining to ear |
| Bone Conduction Implantation | placement of miniature external sound processing disc which bypasses external and middle ear to stimulate the cochlea |
| Caldwell-Luc | creation of a new passageway between the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity |
| Conduction | transmission of sound waves through air or bone |
| Epiglottis | small leaf-shaped structure located immediately posterior to root of the tongue which cover the entrance 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 fossa through a nasal or external approach |
| fenestration procedure | reconstruction of the outer & middle parts of the ear by means of a new drum of skin flap/creation of a new window. treatment for hearing loss due to otosclerosis |
| glossectomy | partial/total removal of the tongue |
| glottis | the intervening space between the vocal folds |
| killian operation | creation of a new passage way between the frontal sinuses & nasal cavity |
| laryngectomy | varying degrees of technique to remove the larynx (partially/totally) & its associated structures to treat carcinoma of the larynx |
| laryngoscope | used to visualize the larynx/vocal cords for biopsy |
| laryngoscopy | direct visualization of the larynx thru a fiberoptic endoscope; removal of foreign bodies,polyps& tissue specimens for pathologic exam |
| larynx | musculocartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea consisting of 9 cartilages bound together |
| mandibulectomy | partial/total removal of the lower jaw for oral carcinoma extending into the mandible |
| mastoiditis | inflammation of the air cells of the mastoid process |
| meniere's disease | disorder of the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear; symptoms include progressive deafness,tinnitus & dizziness |
| modified radical mastoidectomy | removal of the mastoid air cells & the posterior wall of the external ear canal for drainage |
| myringotomy | incision of the tympanic membrane under direct vision to treat acute otitis media/release fluid in the middle ear |
| ossicle | any small bone, especially the 3 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 & diseases |
| otosclerosis | condition characterized by chronic progressive deafness caused by formation of spongy bone,especially around the oval window |
| palatine tonsils | lymphoid tissue located in the oropharyngeal region of the pharynx behind & below continuous w/the esophagus; serves as a passageway for air/food |
| papilloma | any benign epithelial tumor |
| parotidectomy | partial/total removal of the parotid gland |
| pharynx | musculo/membranous structure extending from the base of the skull to the area where it becomes continous w/the esophagus |
| polypectomy | removal of nasal/sinus polyps to improve pts ability to breath |
| pressure equalization tubes | small drainage tubes placed in the tympanic membrane to prevent the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear |
| radical neck dissection | en bloc removal of lymphatic chains and all noncritical structures of the neck |
| repair of nasal fracture | manipulation of mobilization of injured nasal bones/septal cartilage; restores nose to prior appearance/function |
| rhinoplasty | reconstruction of the nose to correct any deformities; improves appearance |
| sensorineural loss | hearing loss caused by defect in the inner ear resulting from damage to nerve tissue/sensory paths to the brain |
| septoplasty | excision/resection of the septum to correct any deviation from injury; designed to improve function capabilites |
| simple mastoidectomy | removal of the air cells of the mastoid process w/out involving the middle ear or external canal |
| sphenoidectomy | creation of a new passageway for drainage/removal of diseased tissue in the sphenoidal sinuses |
| stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |
| thyroid cartilage | triangular protrusion on the anterior wall of the larynx. adam's apple |
| tinnitus | subjective ringing/tingling sound in the ear |
| tonsillecotmy & adenoidectomy | removal of the tonsils/adenoids by sharp/blunt dissection |
| tympanoplasty | any 1 of 5 procedures performed to repair defects in the tympanic membrane/middle ear |
| uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | en bloc removal of lymphatic chains/all nonvital structures of the neck to stop metastic cancer of the cervical lymphatic chain |
| vertigo | sensation of moving around in space, having objects move around you; makes equilibrium difficult |
| vocal cords | membranous,fibrous bands stretched across the hollow interior of the larynx which vibrates to produce sound |
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