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The Ear - Q – Therapeutic Terms & A – Meaning

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auditory prosthesis   any internal or external device that improves or substitutes for natural hearing  
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hearing aid   an external amplifying device designed to improve hearing by more effective collection of sound into the ear  
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cochlear implant   an electronic device implanted in the cochlea that provides sound perception to patients with severe or profound sensorineural (nerve) hearing loss in both ears  
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ear lavage   irrigation of the external ear canal, often to remove excessive buildup of cerumen  
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ear instillation   introduction of a medicated solution into the external canal, usually administered by drop (gt) or drops (gtt) in the affected ears  
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antibiotic   a drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; used to treat diseases caused by bacteria (e.g., otitis media)  
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antihistamine   a drug that blocks the effects of histamine  
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histamine   a regulatory body substance released in allergic reactions, causing swelling and inflammation of tissues; seen in hay fever and urticaria (hives)  
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antiinflammatory   a drug that reduces inflammation  
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decongestant   a drug that reduces congestion and swelling of membranes, such as those of the nose and eustachian tube in an infect  
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auditory prosthesis   any internal or external device that improves or substitutes for natural hearing  
🗑
   
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hearing aid   an external amplifying device designed to improve hearing by more effective collection of sound into the ear  
🗑
   
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cochlear implant   an electronic device implanted in the cochlea that provides sound perception to patients with severe or profound sensorineural (nerve) hearing loss in both ears  
🗑
   
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ear lavage   irrigation of the external ear canal, often to remove excessive buildup of cerumen  
🗑
   
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ear instillation   introduction of a medicated solution into the external canal, usually administered by drop (gt) or drops (gtt) in the affected ears  
🗑
   
🗑
   
🗑
   
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antibiotic   a drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; used to treat diseases caused by bacteria (e.g., otitis media)  
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antihistamine   a drug that blocks the effects of histamine  
🗑
   
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histamine   a regulatory body substance released in allergic reactions, causing swelling and inflammation of tissues; seen in hay fever and urticaria (hives)  
🗑
   
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antiinflammatory   a drug that reduces inflammation  
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decongestant   a drug that reduces congestion and swelling of membranes, such as those of the nose and eustachian tube in an infect  
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