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18 Cards in this Set
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Endogenous
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A trait or disorder that arises from an individuals genes.
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Exogenous
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A trait or disorder that is not a result of a genetic mishap.
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Congenital
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A trait or disorder that is present at birth, but may or may not be of genetic origin.
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Otitis Media
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An inflammation of the mucosal lining of the middle ear cavity that may include accumulation of fluid in that cavity
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Presbycusis
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Loss of hearing with age; usually after 50 or 60 years
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Retrocochlear pathology
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A disease or disorder that affects any structure located beyond the cochlea
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Conductive
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Disease of outer or middle ear
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Sensorineural
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Damage to the nerve endings or hair cells of the inner ear
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Microtia
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abnormal smallness of the auricle; not associated with significant hearing loss
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Atresia
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Absence of the opening of the auditory canal; associated with 60 dB hearing loss
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Cerumiosis
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Excessive production of cerumen in the ear canal
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Serous
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thin watery sterile fluid
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Effusion
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escape of fluid into a tissue or cavity
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Purulent
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containing pus
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Acute
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lasting fewer than 21 days
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Chronic
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Persists beyond 8 weeks
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Recurrent
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3 or more episodes within 6 months
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TTS-Temporary Threshold Shift
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Thresholds return to normal after exposure is over
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