Medical Terminology Chapter 15 (Ear) – Flashcards
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auricle
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one of the two parts of the external ear
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cerumen
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latin word sera (wax) wax like secretion occurring in the external auditory canal
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cochlea
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a latin word meaning snail shell part of the bony labyrinth
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eustachian tube
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the auditory tube that connects the middle ear to the pharynx
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external auditory canal
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from the latin word auditorius (pertaining to hearing) one of the two parts of the external earl
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incus
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latin word meaning anvil one of the auditory ossicles
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labyrinth
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from the greek word labyrinths (maze, large building with intricate passages) canals of the inner ear
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malleus
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a latin word meaning hammer one of the auditory ossicles
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ossicles
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from the latin word ossiculum (small bone) three small bones in the middle ear. the malleus, incus , and stapes
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pinna
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a latin word meaning feather, wing, fin, lobe another term for auricle
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stapes
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A MODERN LATIN WORD MEANING STIRRUP ONE OF THE AUDITORY OSSICLES
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tympanic cavity
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the middle ear the eardrum
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anacusis
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from the greek word akousis (hearing) total deafness
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conductive hearing loss
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hearing loss caused by interference with sound interference with sound transmission in the external auditory canal, middle ear or ossicles
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labyrinthitis
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inflammation of the labyrinth
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mastoiditis
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inflammation of any part of the mastoid process
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meniere sydnrome
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chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tennitus, and periodic hearing loss
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myringitis
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inflammation of the tympanic membrane
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otalgia
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pain in the ear
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otitis
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inflammation of the ear
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otodynia
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earache
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otopathy
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any disease of the ear
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otoplasty
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surgical repair of the pinna in the ear
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otorrhea
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fluid discharge from the ear
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otosclerosis
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formation of spongy bone in the inner ear producing hearing loss
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presbycusis
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greek word akousis (hearing) hearing loss that occurs with aging
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sensorineural hearing loss
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hearing loss caused by a neural condition
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tinnitus
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from the latin word tinnier (to ring) sensation of noises (such as ringing) in the ears
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vertigo
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a latin word meaning dizziness sensation of spinning or whirling, can be caused by infection or other disorder in the inner ear
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audiologist
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specialist who measures hearing efficiency and treats hearing impairment
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audiology
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speciality dealing with hearing and hearing disorders
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otologist
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specialized in otology, the branch of medical science concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the ear and its related structure
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otology
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branch of medical science concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the ear and its related structure
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otorhinolaryngologist
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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders
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audiogram
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automatically recorded results of a hearing test with an audiometer
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audiometer
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electrical device for measuring hearing
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audiometry
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measuring hearing with an audiometer
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cochlear implant
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from the latin word cochlea (snail shell) surgically implanted hearing aid in the cochlea
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otoscope
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device for looking into the ear
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rinne test
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a hearing test using a tuning fork; checks for differences in bone conduction and air conduction
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tuning fork
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an instrument that vibrates when struck
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weber test
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hearing test using a tuing fork; distinguishes between conductive and sensorieneural hearing loss
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labyrinthotomy
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a surgical incision into the labyrinth
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mastoidectomy
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surgical removal od the mastoid process
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myringectomy
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surgical removal of all or part of the tympanic membrane
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myringoplasty
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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane (ear drum)
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myringotomu
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incision or surgical puncture of the ear
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stapedectomy
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surgical removal of the stapes
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tympanectomy
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surgical removal of the eardrum
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tympanocentesis
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puncture of the tympanic membranee with a needle to aspirate middle ear fluid
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tympanoplasty
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surgery performed on the eardrum
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tympanotomy
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incision of the eardrum
