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37 Cards in this Set
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labyrinthitis |
inflammation of the labyrinth |
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mastoiditis |
inflammation of the mastoid bone |
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myringitis |
inflammation of the tympanic membrane |
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otalgia |
pain in the ear |
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otomycosis |
abnormal condition of the fungus in the ear |
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otomastoiditis |
inflammation of the mastoid bone |
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otopyorrhea |
discharge of pus from the ear |
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otorrhea |
discharge from the ear |
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otossclerosis |
hardening of the ear |
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presbycusis |
hearing impairment occurring with age |
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tinnitus |
ringing in the ears |
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vertigo |
sense that either one's own body, or the environment is revolving |
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cochlear implant |
surgically inserted electronic device that converts sound into electronic impulses |
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labyrinthectomy |
excision of the labyrinth |
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mastoidectomy |
excision of the mastoid bone |
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mastoidotomy |
incision into the mastoid bone |
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myringoplasty |
surgical repair of the tympanic membrane |
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myringotomy |
incision into the tympanic membrane |
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stapedectomy |
excision of the stapes |
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tympanoplasty |
surgical repair of the middle ear |
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audiogram |
graphic record of hearing |
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audiometer |
instrument used to measure hearing |
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audiometry |
measurement of hearing |
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electrocochleography |
process of recording the electrical activity in the cochlea |
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otoscope |
instrument used for visual exam of the ear |
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otoscopy |
visual exam of the ear |
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tympanometer |
instrument used to measure middle ear |
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tympanometry |
measurement of movement of the tympanic membrane |
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audiologist |
one who studies and specializes in hearing |
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audiology |
study of hearing |
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aural |
pertaining to the ear |
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cochlear |
pertaining to the cochlea |
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otologist |
physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear |
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otology |
study of the ear |
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otorhinolaryngologist |
physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose and throat |
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vestibular |
pertaining to the vestibule |
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vestibulocochlear |
pertaining to the vestibule and the cochlea |
